| borne |
past participle of "bear1" with meaning connected with carrying, supporting, or enduring. |
| casualty |
a person in the armed forces who is killed, wounded, or missing in action. |
| competent |
having the skill to do something; capable. |
| distinctive |
serving to set apart or mark as distinct or unusual. |
| ecstasy |
a feeling of great pleasure or joy. |
| extremist |
a person who takes a radical stand and encourages radical action or thinking, especially in politics. |
| imaginable |
possible to picture or conceive. |
| irritate |
to anger or bother. |
| levee |
an embankment built to keep river water from flooding the land. |
| mortal |
not living forever; having to die some day. |
| regal |
of, pertaining to, or suitable for royalty; royal. |
| snob |
a person who admires and imitates people of a high social or intellectual class. Snobs act or feel superior to anyone of a lower class. |
| strew |
to scatter or sprinkle. |
| tact |
the ability to say or do the right thing when dealing with others in a difficult situation. |
| tedious |
long and boring; dull; wearisome. |