| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| astride |
over or upon and with a leg on each side of. |
| compromise |
a settlement of a disagreement in which each side gives up something, or the result of such a settlement. |
| contour |
the outline of a figure or surface; shape. |
| contrast |
to compare in order to make differences clear. |
| desolate |
without the things that are necessary or desirable for life. |
| edible |
able to be eaten as food; safe. |
| fanatic |
a person who is enthusiastic about something in a way that is extreme or not reasonable. |
| graceless |
inappropriate or socially awkward. |
| mince |
to cut into very small, fine pieces. |
| obstruction |
something that blocks the way or prevents progress. |
| outbreak |
a sudden breaking out or increase in activity of disease. |
| peerless |
having no equal; unmatched in excellence. |
| skulk |
to hide or wait in hiding; lurk. |
| unoriginal |
not new or inventive; derived or copied from something else. |