| alloy |
a substance made by mixing two or more metals or a metal and another substance. |
| attire |
to dress up in fancy clothes. |
| botany |
the science that studies plants. Botany is a branch of biology. |
| congressional |
(sometimes capitalized) of or pertaining to a legislative congress, especially the U.S. Congress. |
| demise |
the end of existence or operation. |
| dismantle |
to tear down; take apart. |
| disposition |
a person's usual mood or attitude. |
| encore |
"Once more!"; "Again!" |
| marvel |
a thing, person, or event that causes wonder or amazement. |
| optimist |
one who usually or in a specific instance expects a good outcome. (Cf. pessimist.) |
| promote |
to support the growth of or help move forward. |
| psychological |
of or having to do with psychology. |
| qualify |
to make or be fit for a job or activity. |
| reassure |
to make less worried; give back confidence to. |
| theoretical |
relating to or consisting of an explanation based on abstract reasoning and speculation rather than facts and evidence; hypothetical. |