| conductive |
having the ability to allow the passage of electricity |
| disperse |
to drive away in all directions; scatter. |
| estrange |
to cause (someone) to change from friendly and sympathetic to hostile or indifferent; alienate. |
| finesse |
refined and delicate skill or tact in executing a task or coping with a situation. |
| horticulture |
the art or science of growing vegetables, flowers, fruits, or ornamental plants. |
| indictment |
the act of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury, or the condition of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury. |
| induce |
to persuade or influence, as to a course of action. |
| linear |
having to do with a line; straight. |
| memoir |
an account of facts or events based primarily on the author's personal experience. |
| precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
| protégé |
a person under the care or sponsorship of an influential patron. |
| recurrent |
happening again or repeatedly. |
| reverent |
characterized by, showing, or feeling great respect and awe mingled with love. |
| schematic |
of, pertaining to, or formed like an outline or diagram. |
| upshot |
the most important issue, result, or conclusion. |