| ajar |
partly opened. |
| caravan |
a band of people traveling together. Caravans are often formed for safety when crossing a remote area like a desert. |
| conclude |
to bring to an end; finish or complete. |
| dismantle |
to tear down; take apart. |
| dominant |
most powerful; ruling or controlling. |
| hostile |
feeling or showing dislike; unfriendly. |
| ignorant |
without knowledge or education. |
| impudent |
not showing respect; bold and rude. |
| interrogate |
to question at length and in a thorough way, often for an official purpose. |
| kink |
a tight curl or twist. |
| meditate |
to think calmly, deeply, and at length (sometimes followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| optimist |
one who usually or in a specific instance expects a good outcome. (Cf. pessimist.) |
| physiological |
of or relating to the vital processes or functions of a living organism or its parts. |
| prompt |
to cause to act. |
| robust |
strong, healthy, and full of energy. |