| akin |
similar in kind or spirit; alike. |
| alternative |
one of two or more choices. |
| curt |
rudely short or brief in speech. |
| demonstration |
an activity that shows how something works or how it is made. |
| depletion |
drastic lessening; exhaustion. |
| economical |
using only a small amount; without waste; frugal. |
| expose |
to uncover or reveal. |
| freshman |
a student in the first year of high school, college, or university. |
| maelstrom |
a turbulent or overpowering situation. |
| oversee |
to watch over and direct (others or their work); supervise. |
| pavilion |
a light building with open sides used for shelter or recreation. |
| pedestal |
a support or base for a column, statue, or some other object. |
| stagnant |
standing still; motionless. |
| tantalize |
to tease or torment with the sight or prospect of something desirable but unattainable. |
| unnecessary |
not needed or required. |