| adolescent |
a person who is changing from a child to an adult; teenager. |
| ambiguous |
having more than one possible meaning. |
| contrary |
completely different; opposite. |
| conversion |
the changing of a person's religious beliefs. |
| extensive |
reaching or extending very far. |
| finance |
to provide money for. |
| narrative |
a story, description, or account of events. |
| oppose |
to think, act, or be against; resist. |
| scorch |
to burn slightly. |
| speculate |
to make guesses or wonder about something (often followed by "on" or "about"). |
| subsidize |
to provide financial assistance for; support with money. |
| theoretical |
relating to or consisting of an explanation based on abstract reasoning and speculation rather than facts and evidence; hypothetical. |
| valor |
boldness in facing danger; courage; bravery. |
| whet |
to sharpen the cutting edge of (a knife or tool); hone. |
| yearn |
to have a strong desire, craving, or wish for something. |