| acknowledgment |
the act of acknowledging. |
| anthology |
a collection of written works, such as poems or stories. An anthology can be written by one or by several authors. |
| constitutional |
having to do with a constitution. |
| contour |
the outline of a figure or surface; shape. |
| despondent |
low in spirits; unhappy, depressed, or dejected. |
| horde |
a large number, group, or crowd. |
| plumb |
to examine closely. |
| reverie |
a state of daydreaming, reminiscing, or musing. |
| segment |
one of the parts into which something is or can be separated. |
| situate |
to put in a particular place or position; place or locate. |
| stationary |
not moving; still. |
| taut |
tightly drawn, pulled, or stretched; not loose. |
| traction |
the grip or holding power of a body moving on a surface. |
| typhoon |
a hurricane that occurs in the western Pacific area and the China Sea. |
| vista |
a distant view as seen from a particular point or through an opening such as between buildings or trees. |