| alloy |
a substance made by mixing two or more metals or a metal and another substance. |
| circumference |
the line that forms the outside edge of a circle or other round figure or area. |
| cultural |
of or relating to the language, customs, ideas, and art of a particular group of people. |
| engineering |
the study and practice of using scientific and mathematical knowledge to do practical things. Knowledge of engineering is needed to design and build roads, bridges, tools, and machines. |
| enliven |
to cause to be lively or cheerful. |
| inattention |
lack of attentiveness; neglect. |
| inspiration |
a person or thing that motivates, uplifts, or gives one the confidence to do something; someone or something that inspires. |
| literacy |
the state of being able to read or write. |
| minimal |
of, pertaining to, or being the smallest or least possible in quantity, degree, or size. |
| operative |
being in effect. |
| proprietor |
an owner, or group of owners, of a business enterprise, real property, or the like. |
| relish |
a great enjoyment of something. |
| revolt |
to rise up and fight against the government or other authority; rebel. |
| sole1 |
single and alone; not one among others; only. |
| venom |
the poison that certain snakes, insects, scorpions, and other animals produce. Venom is put into prey by biting or stinging. |