| approximate |
nearly exact or correct. |
| Aurora |
bands or streamers of light that appear in the sky at night in areas around the magnetic poles, caused by solar particles striking atoms in the outer part of the earth's atmosphere. |
| experimental |
having to do with testing or experiments. |
| factor |
something that has an influence on something that happens or is one of the causes of it. |
| favorable |
showing the promise of something good. |
| grovel |
to be or move about in a bowed or prostrate position, as with fear or humility; cower; cringe. |
| impertinent |
rude or too bold. |
| imply |
to hint or suggest without saying directly. |
| input |
information that is put into a computer. |
| mere |
being neither more nor better than what is spoken of. |
| milestone |
an important event or turning point in history or in a person's life. |
| nestle |
to lie close or curled next to. |
| panoramic |
allowing or presenting a wide unbroken view of landscape and the like. |
| petty |
of little importance or interest. |
| quote |
to repeat a passage or information from. |