| abrupt |
sudden and not expected. |
| aquatic |
of or taking place on the water. |
| cameo |
a stone carved so as to leave a slightly raised image of one color and a background of another, often worn as jewelry. |
| customary |
usual, habitual, or traditional. |
| decorative |
adding to how attractive a thing is visually. |
| extraordinary |
very unusual; far beyond the ordinary. |
| hybrid |
the offspring of two plants or animals that are of different species or breeds. |
| indulgence |
the act of yielding to or gratifying a desire or appetite. |
| ineffective |
producing little or none of the desired or intended impact. |
| institution |
an organization set up for a specific purpose, such as hospitals, churches, prisons, charities, and schools. |
| intellect |
the ability to reason and understand. |
| portray |
to make a picture of in images or words. |
| predictive |
indicating future events. |
| renown |
wide honor and acclaim; fame. |
| swindle |
to cheat out of money or property. |