| bard |
in ancient Celtic times, a person who composed and recited or sang epic poetry. |
| compute |
to figure out or calculate by using arithmetic. |
| convergence |
the point, line, or the like at which lines, planes, or objects meet. |
| destiny |
that which has happened or must happen to someone because of fate or luck. |
| dingy |
dirty or not cared for well. |
| distinctive |
serving to set apart or mark as distinct or unusual. |
| embark |
to board a ship when beginning a trip. |
| hovel |
a small, uncomfortable, dirty house or hut. |
| mere |
being neither more nor better than what is spoken of. |
| merge |
to mix or combine into a single unit. |
| peninsula |
a piece of land surrounded on nearly all sides by water. It is connected to a larger body of land by a usually narrow strip of land. |
| politics |
the work or study of government. |
| reasonable |
using good sense and clear thinking. |
| so-called |
improperly or incorrectly called. |
| torrent |
a heavy flow of water with a strong current, such as a rushing stream, a flood, or a heavy rainfall. |