| acquaintance |
a person one has met but does not know well. |
| bile |
ill temper or anger. |
| charisma |
an unusual ability to influence people and arouse devotion. |
| consequent |
following as a result. |
| controversy |
a disagreement; debate. |
| grimy |
covered or filled with dirt or soil; extremely dirty. |
| intact |
staying complete, whole, or without damage; not changed or harmed. |
| macho |
embodying or demonstrating a conception of masculinity emphasizing strength, assertiveness, and dominance. |
| mistaken |
being an error. |
| moreover |
beyond what has already been said; in addition; also. |
| obstruct |
to block or clog. |
| renaissance |
(capitalized) the revival of art, literature, and learning that began in Europe in the 1300s and lasted into the 1600s. During the Renaissance, scholars, writers, and artists took a great interest in the writings and ideas of classical culture. |
| sentiment |
a way of thinking or feeling about something. |
| simulation |
something that imitates or resembles, or the fact of resemblance itself. |
| somewhat |
in some measure, degree, or proportion; rather. |