| animation |
the act or result of causing something to become lively or active. |
| caravan |
a band of people traveling together. Caravans are often formed for safety when crossing a remote area like a desert. |
| civilian |
of or relating to the daily life of ordinary citizens, not of the military or police. |
| diversion |
an act or instance of turning aside. |
| dynamics |
(used with a plural verb) the driving forces at work in any given system or situation. |
| ecosystem |
a community of living things, together with their environment. |
| lust |
a strong desire for something (usually followed by "for"). |
| malaria |
a serious disease carried by mosquitoes that causes chills, fever, and sweating. |
| mitigate |
to lessen the force, severity, or impact of. |
| placebo |
an inert substance given to a patient as if it were a drug in order to placate or to serve as a control in an experiment. |
| prerequisite |
something required beforehand. |
| proprietor |
an owner, or group of owners, of a business enterprise, real property, or the like. |
| solely |
only; for no other reason; completely. |
| squander |
to spend or expend (money, time, or effort) wastefully. |
| vicinity |
an area near or around a place; somewhere nearby. |