| absurd |
not at all logical; impossible to be true; ridiculous. |
| amplify |
to make larger or greater. |
| certainty |
the state of being sure or confident. |
| collective |
of or relating to a group that is composed of individuals but is considered together. |
| coordination |
the working together of different muscles to carry out a complicated movement. |
| despondent |
low in spirits; unhappy, depressed, or dejected. |
| epidemic |
an outbreak of disease that spreads rapidly to many people in one area. |
| fortitude |
strength, endurance, and patience in the face of adversity or temptation. |
| immigrant |
a person who moves permanently to another country from his or her native land. |
| improper |
not correct. |
| inattention |
lack of attentiveness; neglect. |
| naval |
having to do with a navy or its ships. |
| poverty |
the condition of being poor; a lack of money. |
| synthesize |
to bring together or combine (separate elements) to form a whole. |
| veteran |
having gained experience over a long time. |