| alleged |
claimed, usually with some amount of evidence, to be as described, although not proven so. |
| consult |
to look to for advice or information. |
| contraption |
(informal) a mechanical device, sometimes of odd design or construction; gadget. |
| fanatic |
a person who is enthusiastic about something in a way that is extreme or not reasonable. |
| interpret |
to decide on or explain the meaning of. |
| intervene |
to enter a situation so as to change what is happening. |
| ironically |
contrary to what seemed likely at first or to what one would naturally predict. |
| marvel |
a thing, person, or event that causes wonder or amazement. |
| pedestal |
a support or base for a column, statue, or some other object. |
| prearrange |
to arrange beforehand or in advance. |
| predictive |
indicating future events. |
| rant |
to speak or complain loudly and vehemently. |
| renew |
to make like new; restore. |
| revival |
the act or process of renewing or reviving. |
| specific |
pertaining to a particular thing or person and to nothing else of the same kind; particular. |