| aloft |
high above the ground. |
| endemic |
native to or restricted to a given place or population. |
| histrionic |
done in a theatrical, emotional, or affected manner; overly dramatic. |
| literal |
in accordance with the ordinary, exact, or primary meaning of a word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. |
| misjudge |
to hold an unjustified opinion of. |
| opinionated |
having definite and unchangeable views of things, often seemingly on all subjects. |
| parable |
a very short story told to teach a moral or religious lesson. |
| plummet |
to fall sharply down, especially at high speed; plunge. |
| pollinate |
to move or carry pollen to a plant, causing the seeds to be fertilized. |
| predominant |
being the chief or greatest in importance, status, influence, or the like. |
| presumption |
a belief that is taken for granted but not proved. |
| reaffirm |
to verify by asserting again. |
| stoical |
showing little or no emotion in reaction to painful or pleasant experiences. |
| titanic |
having enormous size, strength, or power; colossal; huge. |
| ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |