| aspire |
to want strongly; have as an aim (usually followed by to or after). |
| assertive |
forward or aggressive in speech or action. |
| compute |
to figure out or calculate by using arithmetic. |
| debate |
to discuss the different sides of a subject or issue. |
| developmental |
of or having to do with how someone or something grows and evolves from the earliest stages. |
| exaggerate |
to present as larger, more important, or more valuable. |
| feint |
a false movement that is meant to trick an opponent by taking attention away from the real target. |
| gauge |
to make an estimate of; judge. |
| metamorphosis |
a complete change of form, parts, or character. |
| nourish |
to supply with food needed for life and growth. |
| occasionally |
at times; now and then; not frequently. |
| peerless |
having no equal; unmatched in excellence. |
| rivet |
a metal bolt that pins metal plates or other objects together. |
| sham |
an imitation that is passed as genuine; counterfeit. |
| writhe |
to twist and turn the body as in pain, discomfort, struggle, or embarrassment; squirm. |