| alternative |
one of two or more choices. |
| concentration |
close attention; focused mental energy. |
| consideration |
careful attention or thought. |
| descendant |
one who comes from a given ancestor or ancestors. |
| ethnic |
of or relating to a group of people who share the same culture, race, or nationality. |
| excavate |
to make a hole or hollow place in by digging. |
| excise1 |
a tax levied on the manufacture or sale of certain goods within a nation or state. |
| exploit1 |
a deed of daring or courage. |
| maximize |
to increase or enlarge as much as possible. |
| ministry |
the duties and functions of a religious minister. |
| reflective |
characterized by or tending to meditation, especially in contrast to abrupt action; thoughtful. |
| speculation |
the act or process of thinking, wondering, or guessing about something. |
| systematic |
involving or based on a method or plan; not random or chaotic. |
| thesis |
a statement or proposition put forward and supported by proof or argument. |
| utilize |
to put to a particular use; use. |