| bard |
in ancient Celtic times, a person who composed and recited or sang epic poetry. |
| bosom |
the front part of a human being's chest, especially that of a woman. |
| chronology |
the order of events in time. |
| consequence |
that which follows; result. |
| depletion |
drastic lessening; exhaustion. |
| disciple |
one who follows a leader or teacher; pupil. |
| dwindle |
to become or cause to become gradually smaller or less until almost nothing remains; shrink. |
| genetics |
(used with a singular verb) the science that studies how characteristics are passed on from parent to offspring. Genetics is concerned with the influence of genes on the appearance, development, and evolution of plants and animals. |
| limitation |
that which confines or restricts. |
| milestone |
an important event or turning point in history or in a person's life. |
| mockery |
contempt, derision, or ridicule, or an instance of this. |
| peril |
the condition of being in danger or at risk. |
| preferential |
giving advantage to one over others. |
| qualify |
to make or be fit for a job or activity. |
| similarity |
the state or quality of being similar; resemblance. |