| assurance |
a statement meant to give confidence. |
| bard |
in ancient Celtic times, a person who composed and recited or sang epic poetry. |
| cipher |
a system that substitutes letters and symbols for the letters and symbols contained in a written message in order to conceal its meaning; code. |
| contempt |
the feeling or expression of angry disgust at something wicked, mean, or not worthy. |
| devise |
to invent or think out. |
| disposable |
meant to be thrown out after use. |
| enlist |
to sign up to serve in the military or in some cause. |
| excerpt |
a short section taken from a play, film, or written work. |
| guidance |
the act of guiding. |
| hierarchical |
organized by rank or level. |
| management |
the act of controlling and directing. |
| pension |
money paid at regular times by a former employer to a person who has retired, or by the government to a person who is not able to work. |
| poverty |
the condition of being poor; a lack of money. |
| statistic |
a piece of numerical information. |
| woo |
to solicit or invite (some consequence or result). |