| anticipate |
to look forward to; expect. |
| conceivable |
capable of being thought of or imagined; thinkable. |
| consistent |
having a regular style or pattern; not changing. |
| descendant |
one who comes from a given ancestor or ancestors. |
| ego |
one's feeling about oneself, especially in comparison with other people. |
| excerpt |
a short section taken from a play, film, or written work. |
| extravagant |
spending too much; spending in a foolish or careless way. |
| hearth |
the floor of a fireplace, or the stone or brick area in front of it. |
| heartland |
a central land area, especially one considered to be economically, politically, or militarily vital to a nation or region. |
| infer |
to make a guess based on facts and observations; conclude. |
| mystify |
to confuse or puzzle, often on purpose. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| penal |
of, concerning, or giving out punishment, especially according to law. |
| reconstruction |
the act or result of rebuilding or remaking. |
| unprecedented |
never before observed or experienced. |