| arrogant |
having or showing too much pride; behaving as though one is more important than others. |
| assess |
to look at and try to discover the quality or degree of (something); evaluate; estimate. |
| characterize |
to describe the particular character or qualities of; give certain characteristics to. |
| comprehend |
to understand or grasp the meaning of. |
| condense |
to make smaller or less in volume; make more closely packed together; concentrate. |
| contour |
the outline of a figure or surface; shape. |
| curator |
one who oversees the activities and tends the collections of a museum, library, or the like. |
| excavate |
to make a hole or hollow place in by digging. |
| expose |
to uncover or reveal. |
| fascination |
the condition of having one's attention aroused and held, as by charm, beauty, or extreme interest. |
| fictional |
existing only in a made-up story and not existing in real life. |
| mourn |
to feel or act very sad because of a death or great loss; grieve. |
| nausea |
a sick feeling in the stomach with the need to vomit. |
| shrine |
a sacred place or object that is devoted to some holy person or god. |
| shun |
to keep away from or avoid on purpose. |