| adjunct |
attached or connected but not fully integrated; supplementary; subordinate. |
| beforehand |
ahead of time; at an earlier time. |
| consent |
to give permission or approval; agree (often followed by "to"). |
| consistent |
having a regular style or pattern; not changing. |
| cumbersome |
difficult to hold or carry because of size, shape, or weight. |
| divert |
to turn aside or away from something. |
| hypothesis |
a prediction or educated guess that can be tested and can be used to guide further study. |
| inaugurate |
to start or cause to start formally. |
| inhabit |
to live in; use as a dwelling. |
| offense |
the act of breaking a law or rule or doing something wrong; crime; sin. |
| passionate |
having or showing strong emotions. |
| plume |
a large, fluffy, colorful feather. |
| stern1 |
firm and determined; not flexible. |
| supposedly |
according to what is believed or said to be true but has not been proven. |
| warranty |
a document given to the buyer of an article in which the maker agrees, within a limited period of time, to repair or replace the article if it is defective. |