| amplify |
to make larger or greater. |
| astride |
over or upon and with a leg on each side of. |
| audible |
heard or able to be heard. |
| curator |
one who oversees the activities and tends the collections of a museum, library, or the like. |
| decree |
an official order or decision by a ruler or government. |
| disgrace |
loss of respect, honor, or favor; shame. |
| fortitude |
strength, endurance, and patience in the face of adversity or temptation. |
| helm |
a wheel or lever used for steering a ship. |
| humdrum |
lacking variety; dull, monotonous, and commonplace. |
| preservation |
protection from loss or damage; the act of preserving. |
| prohibition |
the act of forbidding. |
| proportion |
a part of a whole. |
| reference |
the act or fact of mentioning. |
| spangle |
a small, thin piece of shiny metal used for decoration on clothing. |
| vocation |
a job or career; occupation. |