| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| boisterous |
loud, unrestrained, and in high spirits; rowdy. |
| brood |
to think or worry a lot about a single subject (usually followed by "on" or "over"). |
| commute |
to ride or drive a long distance to and from work or school. |
| exquisite |
very beautiful; made in a lovely or delicate way. |
| fuse2 |
to become merged by or as if by melting together; amalgamate; coalesce. |
| garrison |
a military force that is located in a fort, village, or similar place. |
| impulse |
a sudden wish or desire that makes a person want to do something. |
| intentional |
done on purpose; deliberate. |
| interfere |
to block or get in the way (usually followed by "with"). |
| optimistic |
likely to be hopeful that things will work out well. |
| plumb |
to examine closely. |
| psychology |
the study or science of the mind and of the ways that people feel and act. |
| reckless |
paying no attention to danger; not at all careful. |
| suspend |
to hang from a higher position. |