| acceptance |
the act of accepting something that is given. |
| adhere |
to stick or cling firmly (usually followed by "to"). |
| alternative |
one of two or more choices. |
| clause |
a group of words that has a subject and a verb. Clauses can be part or all of a sentence. |
| construe |
to comprehend or explain the meaning or intention of; assign a meaning to; interpret. |
| enterprise |
a plan or project that is risky, bold, or difficult to carry out; undertaking. |
| gape |
to stare in surprise, awe, or wonder, especially with the mouth open. |
| infection |
the act of infecting or an instance or condition of being infected. |
| inspire |
to arouse feelings of exaltation in. |
| plaintiff |
one who initiates a lawsuit against another. (Cf. defendant.) |
| prosperity |
the state of being wealthy and successful. |
| psychic |
of, caused by, or pertaining to nonphysical, spiritual, or supernatural processes or influences. |
| rivet |
a metal bolt that pins metal plates or other objects together. |
| subjective |
affected or shaped by personal experience, beliefs, and feelings. |
| synonym |
a word having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word of the same language. |