| brood |
to think or worry a lot about a single subject (usually followed by "on" or "over"). |
| collide |
to strike or bump into one another with force. |
| crease |
a fold or dent made by heat or pressure. |
| cryptic |
difficult to understand; ambiguous or mysterious in meaning. |
| dissemination |
the act or process of distributing or spreading or widely. |
| forte1 |
a strong or exceptional point, such as a talent or skill. |
| humane |
showing kindness or mercy. |
| impartial |
not favoring one more than another; not prejudiced; fair. |
| kernel |
the most basic part of something; the heart of the matter; core. |
| kink |
a tight curl or twist. |
| nook |
a corner of a room or a small area set off from a main room. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| pigment |
anything that is used to or serves to provide color. |
| prosperity |
the state of being wealthy and successful. |
| publication |
the act of publishing printed material. |