| composure |
calmness in thinking or acting; self-control. |
| conquer |
to get or overcome by force. |
| crevice |
a narrow opening, as in vertical rock or a wall; crack; fissure. |
| encore |
"Once more!"; "Again!" |
| macho |
embodying or demonstrating a conception of masculinity emphasizing strength, assertiveness, and dominance. |
| malfunction |
the act or an instance of failing to operate or work properly. |
| misunderstand |
to fail to understand correctly; give the wrong meaning to. |
| parasite |
a plant, animal, or fungus that lives on or in another living thing, called the host. A parasite gets its food and energy from the host organism. |
| premise |
a statement that forms the basis of an argument and that is usually accepted. |
| quarry |
a large open hole or pit dug for mining stone, marble, gravel, or the like. |
| rebellious |
unwilling to accept one's situation or submit to the will of others. |
| recognition |
the act of realizing that one knows someone or something. |
| synthesize |
to bring together or combine (separate elements) to form a whole. |
| teeter |
to walk, stand, or act in an unsteady, wavering manner. |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |