| advent |
the arrival or coming to exist, especially of something important. |
| clammy |
unpleasantly moist, cool, and sticky. |
| data |
facts, figures, or other pieces of information that can be used to learn about something. The word "data" is the plural form of "datum," but is often used with a singular verb. |
| doom |
an event or end that one cannot escape; fate; destiny. |
| dynasty |
a series of rulers from the same family or group. |
| explanatory |
serving to clarify or account for. |
| impair |
to lessen the strength or ability of; damage. |
| missile |
an object or weapon that is thrown or shot at a target that is far away. |
| perception |
the ability to become aware of or know through the senses. |
| perfection |
the state or condition of being without a fault or mistake. |
| plumb |
to examine closely. |
| quirk |
an odd personal trait; idiosyncrasy. |
| scrutiny |
a close and careful inspection. |
| subsist |
to stay alive or obtain the necessities of life (usually followed by "on"). |
| underestimate |
to appraise at too low a quantity, rate, strength, value, or the like. |