| annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
| avid |
having or showing great enthusiasm. |
| biennial |
happening every second year. |
| buoyancy |
the capacity to float or rise to the top in a liquid or gas. |
| feign |
to pretend or fake; put on a false show of. |
| fissure |
a narrow crevice or other opening, especially one caused by splitting. |
| malignant |
meant to cause harm; evil. |
| pensive |
thoughtful in a sad or deeply serious way. |
| renovate |
to put in good condition by repairing, remodeling, or the like; refurbish. |
| reticent |
reluctant to speak; not given to frequent speech; restrained; shy. |
| sagacity |
the quality of having keen judgment and common sense; wisdom. |
| spellbind |
to hold fascinated, as by magicl; enchant. |
| tenure |
the period of holding or possessing something. |
| trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |