1.allusion (n.)[ə-ˈlü-zhən]
an implied or indirect reference especially in literature
Ex:The lyrics contain biblical allusions.
2.otherwise (adv.) [-ˌwīz]
in a different way or manner
Ex:All of the books had been burned or otherwise destroyed.
3.calorie (n.)[ˈka-lə-rē]
the amount of heat required at a pressure of one atmosphere to raise the temperature of one gram of water one degree Celsius that is equal to about 4.19 joules
Ex:She was put on a diet of only 1600carories a day.
4.normal (adj.) [ˈnȯr-məl]
according with, constituting, or not deviating from a norm, rule, or principle
Ex:He had a normal childhood.
5.guarantee (v.) [ˌger-ən-ˈtē]
an assurance for the fulfillment of a condition
Ex:The washer comes with a guarantee against major defects.
6.fad (n.) [ˈfad]
a practice or interest followed for a time with exaggerated zeal
Ex:She's always interested in the latest fads.
7.ravenous (adj.)[ˈra-və-nəs]
very eager or greedy for food, satisfaction, or gratification
Ex:By the time dinner was ready, we were ravenous.
8.intend (v.)[in-ˈtend]
to direct the mind on
Ex:I didn't intend any disrespect.
9.replenish (v.)[ri-ˈple-nish]
to fill with persons or animals
Ex:An efficient staff of workers replenished the trays of appetizers almost as quickly as guests emptied them.
10.clump (v.)[ˈkləmp]
a group of things clustered together
Ex:There is a clump of bushes at the edge of the field.
11.donor (n.)[ˈdō-nər]
one that gives, donates, or presents something
Ex:The money was raised from individual donors.
12.compatible (adj.)[kəm-ˈpa-tə-bəl]
capable of existing together in harmony
Ex:They are two people with compatible personalities
13.rational (adj.)[ˈrash-nəl]
having reason or understanding
Ex:Panic destroys rational thought.
14.transfusion (n.) [tran(t)s-ˈfyü-zhən]
an act, process, or instance of transfusing
Ex:Without a transfusion her chances of survival were slim.
15.physiology (n.)[ˌfi-zē-ˈä-lə-jē]
a branch of biology that deals with the functions and activities of life or of living matter (as organs, tissues, or cells) and of the physical and chemical phenomena involved
Ex:She took a course in anatomy and physiology.
16.arena (n.)[ə-ˈrē-nə]
an area in a Roman amphitheater for gladiatorial combats
Ex:Congress became an arena of opposing views.
17.adventurous (adj.) [əd-ˈven-ch(ə-)rəs]
disposed to seek adventure or to cope with the new and unknown
Ex:The island attracts adventurous travelers.
18.era (n.) [ˈer-ə]
a fixed point in time from which a series of years is reckoned
Ex:We're just now entering an era of great prosperity.
19.refuel (v.) [(ˌ)rē-ˈfyü(-ə)l]
to provide with additional fuel
Ex:The airplane landed to refuel.
20.attraction (n.) [ə-ˈtrak-shən]
the act, process, or power of attracting
Ex:The waterfall continues to be the main attraction at the park.
21.vessel (n.) [ˈve-səl]
a container (as a cask, bottle, kettle, cup, or bowl) for holding something
Ex:Empty vessels make the greatest sound.
22.jubilant (adj.) [ˋdʒub!ənt]
Exultingly joyful
Ex: They were jubilant over their victory .
23.destination (n.) [ˌdes-tə-ˈnā-shən]
the purpose for which something is destined
Ex:After stopping for lunch, we continued on toward our destination.
24.mecca (n.) [ˈme-kə]
a place regarded as a center for a specified group, activity, or interest
Ex:The valley is a mecca for wine lovers.
25.conquer (v.) [ˈkäŋ-kər]
to gain or acquire by force of arms
Ex:The city was conquered by the ancient Romans.
