| animation |
the act or result of causing something to become lively or active. |
| compatible |
able to exist or function harmoniously with another. |
| confer |
to give or award. |
| dictate |
to state or order with authority. |
| engineer |
one who is trained in the use or design of machines or systems. |
| escalate |
to increase in intensity, scope, or size. |
| explanatory |
serving to clarify or account for. |
| foster |
to aid and encourage the growth or development of. |
| historian |
one who writes about or is an expert on history. |
| insulate |
to cover, line, or surround with a material that reduces or stops the movement of heat, electricity, or sound. |
| persuasion |
the act of convincing someone to believe something or do something. |
| probe |
an instrument or tool used to explore the shape, condition, or depth of something that cannot be seen directly. |
| severity |
strictness; harshness. |
| vengeance |
injury or damage done to a person in return for injury or damage inflicted by him or her; retribution. |
| verge |
the border or edge of something. |