| alternative |
one of two or more choices. |
| assumption |
something that is supposed or believed without questioning. For example, if you ask someone whether she is allowed to watch TV during dinner, you have made an assumption that there is a TV in her house. Assumptions are ideas people have that are not based on proven facts. An assumption can be correct or incorrect. |
| conceal |
to hide or keep hidden from sight. |
| ecstasy |
a feeling of great pleasure or joy. |
| eminent |
standing above others in fame or achievement; outstanding. |
| emit |
to send out or give off. |
| graceless |
inappropriate or socially awkward. |
| morality |
general beliefs concerning what is right or wrong. |
| obstacle |
something that stops forward movement or progress. |
| orient |
to find the position of with respect to the points of the compass. |
| righteous |
morally upright. |
| savanna |
a flat plain covered with grass that also has scattered trees. Savannas are found in Africa and other tropical regions. |
| subsequent |
coming or happening after; following. |
| suppliant |
a person who makes a heartfelt request. |
| thereby |
as a result of that; by that means. |