| adolescence |
the period in a person's life between childhood and adulthood. |
| allegedly |
according to what has been claimed although not proven. |
| aquatic |
of or taking place on the water. |
| cascade |
to fall from one level to the next; flow down like a waterfall. |
| commute |
to ride or drive a long distance to and from work or school. |
| coverage |
in journalism, the reportage on a particular event or issue, or the amount or type of reportage. |
| displace |
to force out of a home territory or particular place. |
| exhale |
to breathe out; give out breath or vapor. |
| forfeit |
something demanded or given up as a penalty for not acting as required by law, contract, or rules. |
| furtive |
done with or characterized by stealth; surreptitious; sly. |
| infrastructure |
all the basic systems that have been created in a country, especially through technology and engineering, that allow it to function well and develop. Roads are a very important part of a country's infrastructure. Without roads, it is difficult for people to travel and to work and to move products from one place to another. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| penetrate |
to pierce or go into or through. |
| stimulation |
the act or process of inciting or increasing activity or action in something. |
| tribute |
something given, done, or said to express respect or thanks. |