| authoritative |
accepted as correct and true; reliable as a source of information because said or written by an expert or authority. |
| bounty |
the quality of giving in abundance; generosity. |
| circumference |
the line that forms the outside edge of a circle or other round figure or area. |
| cower |
to crouch or cringe in fear. |
| developmental |
of or having to do with how someone or something grows and evolves from the earliest stages. |
| dwell |
to think, write, or speak about over and over again for a long time (often followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| enunciate |
to pronounce words, especially in a clear and distinct voice. |
| experiment |
to explore by trying different things. |
| inflame |
to stir up or intensify. |
| literally |
word for word. |
| mastery |
the full grasp of a subject or skill. |
| motivation |
the condition of being driven or moved to do something by an idea, feeling, or desire. |
| routinely |
regularly; habitually. |
| seismic |
of, concerning, or resulting from an earthquake. |
| smug |
confident of or satisfied with oneself to the point of annoying other people; complacent. |