| adolescence |
the period in a person's life between childhood and adulthood. |
| ballast |
heavy material placed in a boat or ship to make it more stable. |
| boisterous |
loud, unrestrained, and in high spirits; rowdy. |
| conquer |
to get or overcome by force. |
| consist |
to be made up or formed (usually followed by "of"). |
| determinant |
that which is a factor in causing an outcome. |
| glower |
to look or stare with sullenness, anger, or animosity; scowl. |
| luxurious |
giving great comfort or pleasure. |
| miser |
a greedy, stingy person who lives in a poor way in order to save money. |
| opus |
a work of fine or literary art, especially a musical composition numbered to indicate its chronological place in the composer's works. |
| paradigm |
an example, model, pattern, or the like. |
| potential |
a certain skill that may be developed. |
| premium |
the exceptional value or esteem accorded something. |
| spacious |
having plenty of space. |
| stance |
the opinions or attitude of someone with regard to something. |