| accumulate |
to pile up, collect, or gather. |
| alloy |
a substance made by mixing two or more metals or a metal and another substance. |
| bard |
in ancient Celtic times, a person who composed and recited or sang epic poetry. |
| discourage |
to cause to lose hope or confidence. |
| ethical |
of or concerning moral principles of right and wrong. |
| gross |
rude or disgusting. |
| humane |
showing kindness or mercy. |
| lubricate |
to coat or supply with grease, oil, or another slippery substance. |
| overall |
including nearly all; general. |
| passionate |
having or showing strong emotions. |
| privilege |
a right or benefit that is given only to a certain person, group, or social class. |
| seminar |
a small class at a university, usually for advanced students, for study and discussion. |
| synthetic |
made with chemicals formed in a laboratory instead of something found in nature; man-made; artificial. |
| taboo |
forbidden. |
| teeter |
to walk, stand, or act in an unsteady, wavering manner. |