| accumulate |
to pile up, collect, or gather. |
| authoritative |
accepted as correct and true; reliable as a source of information because said or written by an expert or authority. |
| biological |
having to do with living things and their life processes. |
| contraption |
(informal) a mechanical device, sometimes of odd design or construction; gadget. |
| cordial |
warm and friendly; courteous. |
| distaste |
dislike or repugnance. |
| ethic |
(plural) an individual's or group's moral principles. |
| flair |
a natural ability; talent. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| girder |
a heavy beam made of steel or wood used to support the floor or framework of a bridge or building. |
| indulge |
to give in to or satisfy a desire, appetite, or whim. |
| instinct |
natural behavior in an animal that is not taught by parents or experience but is simply part of what an animal is born with. |
| slay |
to kill deliberately and violently. |
| tabulate |
to arrange or organize systematically, especially in the form of a table. |
| veteran |
having gained experience over a long time. |