| contraption |
(informal) a mechanical device, sometimes of odd design or construction; gadget. |
| distortion |
the act of distorting or condition of being distorted. |
| doctrine |
a belief or set of beliefs held by a religion, government, or other group. |
| former |
happening in or having to do with the past; previous. |
| glaze |
a shiny coating on pottery. |
| literally |
word for word. |
| manuscript |
a piece of writing prepared by the author before it becomes a printed article or book. |
| monotonous |
not interesting because of having to do the same thing over and over. |
| noticeable |
easily noticed. |
| plaza |
a public square or open space in the center of a town. |
| preservation |
protection from loss or damage; the act of preserving. |
| shrine |
a sacred place or object that is devoted to some holy person or god. |
| so-called |
improperly or incorrectly called. |
| startling |
causing one to move suddenly or involuntarily because loud, sudden, or unexpected. |
| transmit |
to send or carry from one person, place, or thing to another. |