| assay |
to try out or test. |
| consecutive |
following one after another without a break. |
| conundrum |
a puzzle or problem with a difficult or impossible solution. |
| dauntless |
incapable of being discouraged or frightened off; fearless. |
| deteriorate |
to become less in value or quality; decline. |
| diplomatic |
careful not to anger people or hurt their feelings. |
| economics |
the study of how goods and services are produced and distributed. |
| facility |
a building made or used for a particular activity. |
| functional |
serving a purpose or able to serve the intended purpose. |
| furlough |
a vacation for a person in the military. |
| maturity |
the state of being fully grown or developed. |
| salvage |
the act of saving property from destruction. |
| solely |
only; for no other reason; completely. |
| somber |
sad, dismal, or full of gloom. |
| velocity |
speed. |