| analogy |
similarity or correspondence between two otherwise dissimilar things. |
| ancestry |
line of descent; lineage. |
| cockpit |
the area from which the pilot and crew control an airplane. |
| compassionate |
filled with care for another's suffering; sympathetic. |
| compatible |
able to exist or function harmoniously with another. |
| cordial |
warm and friendly; courteous. |
| decorative |
adding to how attractive a thing is visually. |
| excerpt |
a short section taken from a play, film, or written work. |
| gluttonous |
inclined to eat excessively; voracious. |
| innovator |
one who proposes or implements new methods, ideas, products, and the like. |
| mourn |
to feel or act very sad because of a death or great loss; grieve. |
| originate |
to start or come into being. |
| ponder |
to think about something deeply and carefully. |
| renaissance |
(capitalized) the revival of art, literature, and learning that began in Europe in the 1300s and lasted into the 1600s. During the Renaissance, scholars, writers, and artists took a great interest in the writings and ideas of classical culture. |
| suspicion |
the act or an instance of not believing or doubting. |