| contemporary |
happening in or belonging to the same period of time. |
| cumbersome |
difficult to hold or carry because of size, shape, or weight. |
| dependent |
relying on another for help or to provide what one needs. |
| desirable |
sexually attractive. |
| espionage |
the act of spying to collect information. |
| flammable |
able to catch on fire easily. |
| horde |
a large number, group, or crowd. |
| incline |
to slope or slant. |
| luster |
the shine of a surface that softly reflects light; glow. |
| narrative |
a story, description, or account of events. |
| ordain |
to admit to the clergy as a priest, minister, or rabbi in a formal ceremony. |
| plush |
a type of cloth having long, soft, thick fibers. |
| prearrange |
to arrange beforehand or in advance. |
| profile |
an outline or view of something from the side. |
| vulnerable |
able to be hurt or injured. |