be sacrosanct

to possess near-immeasurable intrinsic value; to be deemed unchangeable and beyond criticism; to be inviolate. This concept frequently but not always carries a religious or…

compensate, make up for (v)

\"Her great ideas compensate for her lack of stamina.\" \"The durability of this weapon makes up for its poor accuracy.\" "The Federation compensated the farmers…

heirloom

An item possessed by a family, or other group, that is passed down through the generations of that group. This could be a noun, as…

throw

propel (something) with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand

be steep

A sharpness in the slope of an object or pathway. It could also apply to a course through water, air, or space. Examples: "The rocks…

be cracked

be broken without separation of parts; be fractured but not into pieces. Many materials can be cracked without being broken: glass, ceramic, crystal, hard plastic,…

hover

Staying aloft in one spot or general area in the air, using some active means. This is different from float, fly, or orbit. Things that…

be blistered

be wounded/damaged in a way that results in one or more raised bumps, bubbles, or blisters. This damage is usually caused by heat from burning,…

Emission / Emissivity

eg. Because of the emissivity of the bright source. A line emission from the electron moving shells

be diaphanous / see-through

be transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through, distinct from {Dem} which also means "colorless"