| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| anomaly |
an act or instance of differing from the usual pattern, form, or type; peculiarity; abnormality. |
| attribute |
to view as the result of. |
| bond |
to bind together. |
| contour |
the outline of a figure or surface; shape. |
| converse2 |
a thing that is the opposite or the reverse of something else. |
| crypt |
a burial chamber or underground vault, especially one beneath a church. |
| embark |
to board a ship when beginning a trip. |
| exempt |
to free from something that others are always required to do; excuse. |
| ineffective |
producing little or none of the desired or intended impact. |
| inflammatory |
tending to arouse and excite the emotions, or call forth an emotional response. |
| institute |
to bring into being or set in operation. |
| profound |
coming from or going to a great depth. |
| propose |
to present or suggest as an idea to be considered. |
| regulator |
a person or thing that keeps an activity or action to a certain standard or set of laws. |