| blueprint |
a print of a drawing that shows a building plan. Blueprints usually have white lines on a blue background. |
| competent |
having the skill to do something; capable. |
| democrat |
a member of the Democratic Party of the United States. |
| explanatory |
serving to clarify or account for. |
| explosive |
able to cause an explosion. |
| forecast |
a guess or estimate about something that will happen in the future. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| initiate |
to cause to begin; start; originate. |
| intrigue |
to draw the strong interest of; puzzle; fascinate. |
| metropolitan |
having to do with a large city and the communities around it. |
| mock |
to make fun of in a mean way. |
| profit |
the amount of money made by a business that is more than the amount put in at the start or paid out as expenses. |
| qualitative |
of or concerning the nature or attributes of something, as opposed to its amount. (Cf. quantitative.) |
| questionnaire |
a form that asks for one's opinions about something or for small pieces of information about oneself or one's household. |
| shortage |
an amount that is less than is needed; lack. |