| aspire |
to want strongly; have as an aim (usually followed by to or after). |
| assert |
to state with force or confidence. |
| chaff |
the husks separated from grain by threshing. |
| competent |
having the skill to do something; capable. |
| encore |
"Once more!"; "Again!" |
| gall1 |
impudence; nerve. |
| habitat |
the natural environment of an animal or plant. |
| negate |
to render ineffective or invalid; nullify. |
| paternal |
having to do with or typical of a father. |
| pinpoint |
to find or explain exactly. |
| rational |
based on sound reasoning; sensible. |
| renowned |
known and praised by many; famous. |
| restrict |
to keep within limits. |
| texture |
the feel or look of a surface. |
| waver1 |
to move back and forth in a fluttering motion; sway. |