| acquaint |
to introduce or make familiar (usually followed by "with"). |
| arsenal |
a building used for storing weapons and ammunition. |
| behalf |
support; aid (used with "in" or "on" and followed by "of"). |
| brood |
to think or worry a lot about a single subject (usually followed by "on" or "over"). |
| channel |
a long, narrow body of water that joins two larger bodies of water. |
| diva |
a renowned female opera singer; prima donna. |
| genetics |
(used with a singular verb) the science that studies how characteristics are passed on from parent to offspring. Genetics is concerned with the influence of genes on the appearance, development, and evolution of plants and animals. |
| impact |
the force of two objects hitting or crashing into each other. |
| liquefy |
to reduce to or become a fluid. |
| passport |
an official document that shows that the holder is a citizen of a country. A passport gives one the right to travel in other countries and return to one's own country. |
| placement |
the act of putting into position or the state of being put into position; location. |
| rehabilitation |
the act of bringing back to a healthier, stronger, or more socially respectable condition. |
| rivet |
a metal bolt that pins metal plates or other objects together. |
| supple |
easily curved or bent; flexible. |
| thereafter |
following that; from then on. |