| abduct |
to carry off or lead away by force; kidnap. |
| alternative |
one of two or more choices. |
| analogy |
similarity or correspondence between two otherwise dissimilar things. |
| collide |
to strike or bump into one another with force. |
| comprehend |
to understand or grasp the meaning of. |
| convex |
having a surface or edge that curves outward like the outside of a ball. |
| engineering |
the study and practice of using scientific and mathematical knowledge to do practical things. Knowledge of engineering is needed to design and build roads, bridges, tools, and machines. |
| escort |
a person or group of people who travel with someone to protect, guide, or guard that person, or to show respect. |
| faulty |
having imperfections, flaws, or defects. |
| gaunt |
very thin and bony. |
| onward |
toward a point or position ahead in space or time. |
| rogue |
a person who is dishonest or mean. |
| standardize |
to cause to conform to a model or rules. |
| thereby |
as a result of that; by that means. |
| unstable |
likely to change suddenly. |