| approximation |
an estimate; guess. |
| ballast |
heavy material placed in a boat or ship to make it more stable. |
| conceivable |
capable of being thought of or imagined; thinkable. |
| decree |
an official order or decision by a ruler or government. |
| departure |
the act or an occasion of leaving or going away. |
| depression |
a state of deep sadness or hopelessness that can persist for months or years and is not necessarily triggered by any particular external events. |
| descendant |
one who comes from a given ancestor or ancestors. |
| imperial |
having to do with an empire or an emperor. |
| insincerity |
falsity or hypocrisy. |
| intent1 |
plan; aim; intention. |
| lax |
not rigorous, strict, or careful; loose; lenient. |
| prestigious |
highly esteemed. |
| rampage |
a course of angry, violent, or destructive behavior. |
| stimulate |
to bring about to activity or action. |
| swivel |
a device that allows the object fastened or mounted to it to turn freely or pivot. |