a weapon with a pointed head that is shot from a bow
In ancient times, soldiers fought with bows and arrows.
bound
forced; compelled
We were bound hand and foot.
characterization
a writer's portrayal of a character
As a writer, I am interested in characterization.
chronicle
to describe a series of events
The daily newspaper chronicles local and world events.
chronological
arranged in the order in which things happened
Timelines are arranged in chronological order.
compelling
able to capture and hold attention; very interesting
The novel was so compelling that I decided to find more books by the same author.
comply
to follow orders or directions
Failure to comply with any of the above rules will disqualify the entry.
comprehensive
complete; covering everything
The company offered comprehensive training for everyone that was hired.
consent
to agree or give permission
When she told them what she intended they readily consented.
constrain
to control; to hold back
Jim cannot join us because he is constrained by previous plans.
contradict
to deny the truth of something by stating the opposite
The couple could never agree; the wife always contradicted her husband.
debilitating
having a weakening effect
Prolonged strike action debilitated the industry.
deceive
to trick or lie to
You shouldn't deceive people about your education.
facet
aspect; angle
That is only one facet of many other situations.
forbid
to say that something is not allowed
My father forbids watching TV while we’re eating dinner.
freely
without restraint
Everyone can express their feelings freely in our family.
genre
a category; a kind
She is considered a master in the comedy genre.
hideous
very ugly
The monster's face looked hideous!
illuminate
to brighten with light
We turned on the flashlight to illuminate the dark room.
incredible
amazing; hard to believe
The incredible cake was made by a 10 year old.
inherently
by nature
As most investors understand, a stock is inherently risky.
insurmountable
impossible to solve or overcome
For some, it is an insurmountable barrier.
magnificent
very beautiful or impressive
The king wore a magnificent crown on his head.
maiden
a young girl who is not married
I used to love to hear the stories of knights and fair maidens.
melodious
having a pleasing melody
A melodious sound is pleasant to listen to.
postpartum
after childbirth postpartum depression can last up to a year.
realm
a land ruled by a king or queen
He was not very active in the realm of business.
slumber
sleep
The children were slumbering in their beds.
technically
according to the strictest interpretation of a category
We offer free technical support for those buying our software.
tremble
to shake slightly because of strong emotion
The excited child handled the present with trembling hands, knowing exactly what was in it.
trepidation
fear and hesitation
With much trepidation, he picked up the phone and called her. A trepidatious feeling came over me as I picked up the phone to call her.
vanish
to disappear
Johnny vanished from the stage right before our eyes.
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