| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| competent |
having the skill to do something; capable. |
| consultant |
someone whose job it is to give advice to others on a particular subject; expert. |
| deflate |
to cause to shrink or collapse by letting out air or gas. |
| fluent |
able to speak or write easily and naturally. |
| glower |
to look or stare with sullenness, anger, or animosity; scowl. |
| improper |
not correct. |
| inconvenient |
causing trouble or extra effort; not convenient. |
| infer |
to make a guess based on facts and observations; conclude. |
| narrative |
a story, description, or account of events. |
| plea |
a serious or sincere call for help; appeal. |
| populate |
to live in; inhabit. |
| publication |
the act of publishing printed material. |
| tragedy |
a disaster; a very sad event. |
| variable |
something that can change or that has no fixed value. |