cataract |
a large waterfall. |
cite |
to use the words of someone else; quote. |
consolidate |
to join together into a whole; combine. |
ecclesiastical |
of or related to the church and clergy. |
entail |
to call for or bring about as a necessary accompaniment; necessarily involve. |
incandescent |
giving off light as a result of being heated. |
intolerant |
not able or not willing to accept different opinions, beliefs, customs, or people; not tolerant. |
loner |
one who stays by himself or herself much of the time, especially by choice or inclination. |
misnomer |
an incorrect or inappropriate name. |
partisan |
devoted to or favoring a particular cause, group, political party, or the like. |
regent |
one who governs in place of a disabled or underage ruler. |
reinstate |
to put back into a former position, condition, or state of effectiveness. |
scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
sheathe |
to put in a tight, protective case. |
solvent |
having enough funds to meet obligations. |