| carat |
a unit of weight for diamonds and other gems, equal to one-fifth of a gram. |
| contemporary |
happening in or belonging to the same period of time. |
| covenant |
a usually formal agreement between two or more parties to engage in or refrain from something. |
| discernment |
the ability to keenly perceive and judge. |
| format |
the way in which something is arranged or organized. |
| furtive |
done with or characterized by stealth; surreptitious; sly. |
| ingredient |
one of the parts of a mixture. |
| investor |
a person or company that puts money into use for the purpose of making more money. |
| momentary |
lasting only an instant. |
| nonetheless |
despite the foregoing; still; even so. |
| obstacle |
something that stops forward movement or progress. |
| pinpoint |
to find or explain exactly. |
| resolution |
strong purpose or determination. |
| scrutiny |
a close and careful inspection. |
| unprecedented |
never before observed or experienced. |