| arid |
extremely dry, especially from lack of rainfall. |
| artistic |
showing skill and imagination in creating. |
| broaden |
to make or become broad or broader. |
| calculate |
to find out by using arithmetic; compute. |
| composition |
the way the parts of something are put together; order or structure. |
| conditional |
depending on certain circumstances or events. |
| diminish |
to make smaller or cause to appear smaller in size or importance. |
| formerly |
in the past; in a time before now. |
| forte1 |
a strong or exceptional point, such as a talent or skill. |
| paternal |
having to do with or typical of a father. |
| perceive |
to become aware of through the senses. |
| reinforce |
to add strength to or increase the effect of. |
| salvation |
the act of saving or being saved from sin or evil, or the condition of being saved. |
| sensitivity |
the quality of being acutely responsive mentally or emotionally. |
| treachery |
a breaking of faith or loyalty; betrayal. |