collage |
a type of art work in which different kinds of materials are pasted onto a surface to make a picture. These materials can be anything from paper and photographs, to cloth and buttons. |
collective |
of or relating to a group that is composed of individuals but is considered together. |
doom |
an event or end that one cannot escape; fate; destiny. |
excavate |
to make a hole or hollow place in by digging. |
ironically |
contrary to what seemed likely at first or to what one would naturally predict. |
maintain |
to continue; keep in existence. |
malfunction |
the act or an instance of failing to operate or work properly. |
obsess |
to preoccupy the mind or emotions of (someone) excessively or abnormally. |
output |
the amount produced in a given time period. |
preventative |
designed to serve as a hindrance or method of prevention. |
principle |
a basic law or truth on which action or behavior is based. |
scald |
to burn with or as if with a hot liquid or steam. |
underestimate |
to appraise at too low a quantity, rate, strength, value, or the like. |
undo |
to release from or remove wrapping or fastening from. |
violation |
the act of breaking or breaching a law, rule, or agreement. |