| autonomous |
free and independent, as a state or an organism; self-governing. |
| conceivable |
capable of being thought of or imagined; thinkable. |
| console1 |
to give comfort in time of loss or suffering; make less sad. |
| consumption |
the act or process of using up or consuming. |
| erode |
to wear away or eat into. |
| expressive |
full of feeling or meaning. |
| factor |
something that has an influence on something that happens or is one of the causes of it. |
| hieroglyphic |
a picture or symbol that stands for a word or sound; single hieroglyphic symbol. |
| knack |
a natural talent for something. |
| medieval |
of, or having to do with the Middle Ages. |
| milestone |
an important event or turning point in history or in a person's life. |
| retract |
to pull back in. |
| sniper |
a soldier who shoots at enemy troops from a concealed position. |
| sole1 |
single and alone; not one among others; only. |
| theological |
of, based on, or relating to matters of religion or the study of religion. |