| adverse |
not helpful to one's wishes or interests. |
| autobiography |
the story of a person's life written or told by that person. |
| cleave1 |
to adhere tightly; stick fast (usually followed by "to"). |
| comprehend |
to understand or grasp the meaning of. |
| convertible |
able to be changed. |
| enhance |
to improve or add to the quality, value, or attractiveness of. |
| intact |
staying complete, whole, or without damage; not changed or harmed. |
| kink |
a tight curl or twist. |
| onset |
the early stage; beginning. |
| proprietor |
an owner, or group of owners, of a business enterprise, real property, or the like. |
| prospective |
likely or expected. |
| shrine |
a sacred place or object that is devoted to some holy person or god. |
| summarize |
to be a concise statement of. |
| turbulent |
marked by episodes of unrest, turmoil, violence, or the like. |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |