| conqueror |
one who defeats another. |
| contraption |
(informal) a mechanical device, sometimes of odd design or construction; gadget. |
| deform |
to damage the shape or form of. |
| demographic |
of or relating to the study of human populations, involving statistical analysis of size, distribution, density, migration, fertility, and the like. |
| essence |
that which makes something what it is; central nature. |
| forum |
a public meeting to discuss some problem of public or general interest. |
| friction |
the rubbing of objects against each other. |
| habitat |
the natural environment of an animal or plant. |
| norm |
a model or standard, especially one that is generally accepted or followed. |
| penal |
of, concerning, or giving out punishment, especially according to law. |
| preside |
to act as the one in charge. |
| quantify |
to find or express the number or amount of. |
| specialist |
a person who has knowledge or is an expert in a single area of study. |
| transitional |
of or pertaining to a change from one position, stage, or situation to another. |
| whet |
to sharpen the cutting edge of (a knife or tool); hone. |