| asset |
something useful or valuable. |
| cascade |
to fall from one level to the next; flow down like a waterfall. |
| crease |
a fold or dent made by heat or pressure. |
| decoy |
something used to attract animals or people into danger. Wooden decoys in the shape of birds or animals are often used by hunters to lead animals into a trap. |
| experimental |
having to do with testing or experiments. |
| genesis |
the beginning or origin of something. |
| hospitable |
open and receptive. |
| kink |
a tight curl or twist. |
| lexicon |
the set of terms used by an individual, a particular group, or a profession; vocabulary. |
| milestone |
an important event or turning point in history or in a person's life. |
| participate |
to take part; share (usually followed by "in"). |
| paternal |
having to do with or typical of a father. |
| relevance |
connection or importance to the matter in question; pertinence. |
| revolt |
to rise up and fight against the government or other authority; rebel. |
| verdict |
the decision of a judge or jury in a law case. |