| asylum |
a place that offers safety. |
| concise |
saying much in a few words; short and to the point. |
| descendant |
one who comes from a given ancestor or ancestors. |
| distinguished |
known for excellence; admired. |
| doom |
an event or end that one cannot escape; fate; destiny. |
| graceless |
inappropriate or socially awkward. |
| martial |
having to do with war or military activities. |
| nocturnal |
happening in the night. |
| ornery |
mean; stubborn. |
| portfolio |
a collection of unbound papers or other printed material, often constituting a sample of one's professional work, intended to be shown to others and transported from place to place in a specially designed case. |
| presentation |
the act of showing or explaining, often to a group of people. |
| reactive |
characterized by reaction or response to a stimulus; tending to react. |
| rebellious |
unwilling to accept one's situation or submit to the will of others. |
| sympathetic |
feeling or showing understanding. |
| tribute |
something given, done, or said to express respect or thanks. |