| charisma |
an unusual ability to influence people and arouse devotion. |
| conversion |
the changing of a person's religious beliefs. |
| ethnic |
of or relating to a group of people who share the same culture, race, or nationality. |
| excess |
more than is needed or usual; extra. |
| furnish |
to supply with furniture. |
| furtive |
done with or characterized by stealth; surreptitious; sly. |
| genetics |
(used with a singular verb) the science that studies how characteristics are passed on from parent to offspring. Genetics is concerned with the influence of genes on the appearance, development, and evolution of plants and animals. |
| humiliate |
to cause to lose pride or feel ashamed; embarrass. |
| immense |
very large; huge. |
| inscribe |
to write by carving. |
| intrigue |
to draw the strong interest of; puzzle; fascinate. |
| lavish |
to give or spend a large amount or without limit. |
| pamphlet |
a thin book that has a paper cover, written to give information on some topic. |
| perfection |
the state or condition of being without a fault or mistake. |
| transitional |
of or pertaining to a change from one position, stage, or situation to another. |