| aggressive |
mean and unfriendly in one's actions; ready to argue or start fights. |
| broaden |
to make or become broad or broader. |
| commerce |
the buying and selling of goods or services; trade; business. |
| compact1 |
to pack closely and tightly together. |
| contraption |
(informal) a mechanical device, sometimes of odd design or construction; gadget. |
| convenience |
the quality of being useful or handy for someone's purpose or need. |
| decorative |
adding to how attractive a thing is visually. |
| gale |
a strong wind of about thirty to sixty miles per hour. |
| genetics |
(used with a singular verb) the science that studies how characteristics are passed on from parent to offspring. Genetics is concerned with the influence of genes on the appearance, development, and evolution of plants and animals. |
| ironically |
contrary to what seemed likely at first or to what one would naturally predict. |
| luxurious |
giving great comfort or pleasure. |
| pious |
showing love for a god or gods in thought and action; religious. |
| prestigious |
highly esteemed. |
| somewhat |
in some measure, degree, or proportion; rather. |
| subsequent |
coming or happening after; following. |