| acknowledgment |
the act of acknowledging. |
| data |
facts, figures, or other pieces of information that can be used to learn about something. The word "data" is the plural form of "datum," but is often used with a singular verb. |
| evident |
easily seen; clear. |
| executive |
a person who has a managing or directing role in a business or government. |
| extensive |
reaching or extending very far. |
| extinction |
the act or process of becoming or making extinct. |
| fascination |
the condition of having one's attention aroused and held, as by charm, beauty, or extreme interest. |
| haunt |
to come very often and painfully to the mind or memory of (a person). |
| import |
something that is brought in from another country and usually sold as merchandise. |
| inhale |
to breathe in; take in by breathing. |
| mistaken |
being an error. |
| savanna |
a flat plain covered with grass that also has scattered trees. Savannas are found in Africa and other tropical regions. |
| strenuous |
marked by great effort or energy; vigorous or zealous. |
| suppliant |
a person who makes a heartfelt request. |
| transcription |
a written or typed copy of something dictated or heard. |