| accentuate |
to give more emphasis to; draw attention to. |
| borne |
past participle of "bear1" with meaning connected with carrying, supporting, or enduring. |
| catalyst |
an agent that causes an interaction between persons or forces without being affected itself. |
| comprise |
to be made up of; consist of. |
| epic |
having to do with a long poem that tells the story of a hero or heroine. |
| fanciful |
exhibiting use of the imagination; whimsical or imaginative. |
| hearth |
the floor of a fireplace, or the stone or brick area in front of it. |
| interrogate |
to question at length and in a thorough way, often for an official purpose. |
| periodic |
happening or appearing at regular times. |
| pinpoint |
to find or explain exactly. |
| procession |
the act of moving forward in a formal, orderly way. |
| proposal |
a suggested plan. |
| slander |
a false statement or statements made to hurt someone's reputation, or the act of making such statements. |
| somber |
sad, dismal, or full of gloom. |
| thereafter |
following that; from then on. |