| convergence |
the point, line, or the like at which lines, planes, or objects meet. |
| correspondent |
a person who reports news or contributes articles regularly to a newspaper, magazine, TV network, or the like, from a distant area. |
| entice |
to lure or tempt, as by calling attention to the possible benefits of an action. |
| exploit1 |
a deed of daring or courage. |
| flammable |
able to catch on fire easily. |
| furlough |
a vacation for a person in the military. |
| ignorance |
lack of education or information. |
| implication |
something hinted at or suggested, but not said directly. |
| intellectual |
of or having to do with the intellect. |
| merely |
nothing more than; simply; only. |
| mutilate |
to destroy by cutting or tearing off a necessary part. |
| obstruction |
something that blocks the way or prevents progress. |
| perish |
to die or be destroyed by violence or in some other way that is not natural. |
| stellar |
brilliant; outstanding. |
| supple |
easily curved or bent; flexible. |