amendment an alteration or correction calliope an organ-like musical instrument having a keyboard that operates steam whistles clairvoyance the power to see things that are invisible to the senses didactic intended to instruct or guide epic (adj) impressive and magnificent; beyond ordinary (n) a long, narrative poem detailing the deeds of a hero gruff 1. stern and blunt in manner 2. harsh-sounding; hoarse incomprehensible difficult or impossible to understand lurch 1. to move slowly and unsteadily 2. to move suddenly ocular of or relating to the eye or the sense of sight palatable 1. acceptable to the taste 2. acceptable to the mind quiver (v) to tremble rapidly (n) 1. a shaky or trembling motion 2. a case for holding arrows residual left over, as after the end of a process stoic seemingly indifferent to pain, grief, or pleasure tirade a long, angry speech voracious 1. eager to eat; greedily hungry 2. having an insatiable appetite for a thing or activity Vocabulary Power Plus Book H