| allegation |
an assertion made in the absence of positive proof. |
| determinant |
that which is a factor in causing an outcome. |
| engagement |
a meeting with someone at a certain time; appointment. |
| equivalent |
the same as or equal to another in force, value, measure, or meaning. |
| helm |
a wheel or lever used for steering a ship. |
| jaunty |
having a light manner; lively and confident. |
| kinship |
the state or fact of being a relative or relatives, especially by birth. |
| mortality |
the quality or state of being destined to die. |
| opera |
a play in which all or most of the words are sung and the music is played by an orchestra. |
| prior |
happening earlier in time or sequence. |
| progressive |
moving steadily forward. |
| proprietary |
or or pertaining to ownership. |
| robust |
strong, healthy, and full of energy. |
| sector |
an identifiable segment or part of a landscape, area, society, political system, or the like. |
| yoke |
a pair of draft animals joined by this device. |