actual |
truly existing, or being something that is real or true. |
addict |
a person who depends on something, such as a drug, that is usually harmful and cannot be easily given up. |
baroque |
(often capitalized) the style or period in art, music, and architecture prevailing in Europe following the Renaissance, characterized by bold and elaborate forms of ornamentation. |
composition |
the way the parts of something are put together; order or structure. |
concede |
to admit the truth or justice of. |
converse2 |
a thing that is the opposite or the reverse of something else. |
delegation |
a group of people chosen to speak or act for others. |
detain |
to keep from going on; stop or delay. |
exclusive |
keeping out all others. |
illustrate |
to explain or make clear by giving examples. |
landmark |
a point in a landscape that is used as a reference or marks a boundary. |
placebo |
an inert substance given to a patient as if it were a drug in order to placate or to serve as a control in an experiment. |
spacious |
having plenty of space. |
traction |
the grip or holding power of a body moving on a surface. |
vocation |
a job or career; occupation. |