| analysis |
a careful study of the parts of something in order to understand more about the whole. |
| associate |
to connect with something else in one's mind. |
| cameo |
a stone carved so as to leave a slightly raised image of one color and a background of another, often worn as jewelry. |
| cipher |
a system that substitutes letters and symbols for the letters and symbols contained in a written message in order to conceal its meaning; code. |
| commute |
to ride or drive a long distance to and from work or school. |
| impress |
to make a strong impact on (someone), especially a positive impact. |
| initiate |
to cause to begin; start; originate. |
| knack |
a natural talent for something. |
| landmark |
a point in a landscape that is used as a reference or marks a boundary. |
| negligence |
disregard of, omission of, or failure to do something necessary, especially when it is habitual. |
| overabundance |
an excessive quantity or amount; more than is needed; surfeit. |
| politics |
the work or study of government. |
| specialize |
to devote one's attentions to a specific pursuit or field of study. |
| succession |
the act or process of following or coming after something or someone else. |
| zeal |
great enthusiasm for a person or cause. |