| anthology |
a collection of written works, such as poems or stories. An anthology can be written by one or by several authors. |
| ballast |
heavy material placed in a boat or ship to make it more stable. |
| cease |
to stop or come to an end. |
| concentration |
close attention; focused mental energy. |
| emotional |
having to do with the feelings, including how one feels about oneself in relation to others. |
| enhance |
to improve or add to the quality, value, or attractiveness of. |
| fatality |
a sudden or unexpected death. |
| flammable |
able to catch on fire easily. |
| glower |
to look or stare with sullenness, anger, or animosity; scowl. |
| hearth |
the floor of a fireplace, or the stone or brick area in front of it. |
| historian |
one who writes about or is an expert on history. |
| insufficient |
not enough in number, degree, amount, or quality; not sufficient. |
| monitor |
to observe in order to check on. |
| periodic |
happening or appearing at regular times. |
| proposal |
a suggested plan. |