| ballast |
heavy material placed in a boat or ship to make it more stable. |
| coincidental |
of two things, occurring at the same time, or having some other correspondence, by chance and not as a result of a cause or motive. |
| contempt |
the feeling or expression of angry disgust at something wicked, mean, or not worthy. |
| diplomatic |
careful not to anger people or hurt their feelings. |
| dislodge |
to remove or force out of a fixed position. |
| dosage |
the amount or timing of medicine to be taken. |
| eloquent |
using words well, in a way that others enjoy hearing or reading. |
| formerly |
in the past; in a time before now. |
| fugitive |
a person who is escaping or running away. |
| helm |
a wheel or lever used for steering a ship. |
| subsidize |
to provide financial assistance for; support with money. |
| technician |
a person whose work requires special skills. |
| tier |
one of several rows or layers placed one above another. |
| unnecessary |
not needed or required. |
| vengeance |
injury or damage done to a person in return for injury or damage inflicted by him or her; retribution. |