| acquaintance |
a person one has met but does not know well. |
| authentic |
real, genuine, or true. |
| bard |
in ancient Celtic times, a person who composed and recited or sang epic poetry. |
| condense |
to make smaller or less in volume; make more closely packed together; concentrate. |
| desolate |
without the things that are necessary or desirable for life. |
| escort |
a person or group of people who travel with someone to protect, guide, or guard that person, or to show respect. |
| exasperate |
to bother or annoy to the point of causing anger. |
| miserly |
stingy or penurious. |
| operative |
being in effect. |
| overhang |
to extend out over. |
| preside |
to act as the one in charge. |
| routinely |
regularly; habitually. |
| standardize |
to cause to conform to a model or rules. |
| tuition |
the charge for being taught at a college or private school. |
| unlimited |
having no limits, bounds, or restrictions. |