| berserk |
violently enraged; wildly destructive. |
| cameo |
a stone carved so as to leave a slightly raised image of one color and a background of another, often worn as jewelry. |
| civilization |
an advanced state of development of a society as judged by such things as having a system of government and laws, using a written language, and keeping written records. |
| climax |
the most exciting or interesting point in a series of events. |
| complexion |
the natural color and condition of the skin, especially of the face. |
| diva |
a renowned female opera singer; prima donna. |
| exclusive |
keeping out all others. |
| inactive |
not moving or operating; inert; quiescent. |
| infection |
the act of infecting or an instance or condition of being infected. |
| mutilate |
to destroy by cutting or tearing off a necessary part. |
| opera |
a play in which all or most of the words are sung and the music is played by an orchestra. |
| overlook |
to fail to see or notice. |
| 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. |
| refuge |
a place that protects from danger or difficulty. |
| scandal |
a reported behavior or event that is illegal or considered morally wrong and which causes strongly negative public reaction. |