| adjunct |
attached or connected but not fully integrated; supplementary; subordinate. |
| bard |
in ancient Celtic times, a person who composed and recited or sang epic poetry. |
| cascade |
to fall from one level to the next; flow down like a waterfall. |
| contemplate |
to look at carefully for a long time. |
| dissent |
to disagree with an opinion or belief held by many others. |
| executive |
a person who has a managing or directing role in a business or government. |
| integrity |
a strong sense of honesty; firmness of moral character. |
| mode |
a way of doing something. |
| molecule |
the smallest unit of a substance that has all the properties of that substance. A molecule is made up of a single atom or group of atoms. |
| mystify |
to confuse or puzzle, often on purpose. |
| plaintiff |
one who initiates a lawsuit against another. (Cf. defendant.) |
| plentiful |
large in amount; more than enough. |
| political |
having to do with the study or practice of government and its policies. |
| somber |
sad, dismal, or full of gloom. |
| tarnish |
to dull the luster or color of. |