| attraction |
the act or power of drawing things or people near. |
| compound |
made up of two or more parts or elements. |
| concept |
a general idea or thought. |
| contempt |
the feeling or expression of angry disgust at something wicked, mean, or not worthy. |
| dilute |
to make thinner or weaker by adding a liquid. |
| dissent |
to disagree with an opinion or belief held by many others. |
| distinguished |
known for excellence; admired. |
| enliven |
to cause to be lively or cheerful. |
| falter |
to move, speak, or act in a way that is not sure or not steady; stumble. |
| infer |
to make a guess based on facts and observations; conclude. |
| phobia |
a very strong fear or dislike of something that is far beyond ordinary fear or dislike. |
| silhouette |
any dark figure seen against a light background, so that details are hard to see. |
| smirk |
to smile in a self-satisfied, offensively knowing, or self-conscious way. |
| speculation |
the act or process of thinking, wondering, or guessing about something. |
| status |
a person's position or rank compared with others. |