| astray |
off the right or known path or course. |
| broaden |
to make or become broad or broader. |
| comprehend |
to understand or grasp the meaning of. |
| deteriorate |
to become less in value or quality; decline. |
| discernment |
the ability to keenly perceive and judge. |
| elegance |
the quality of refinement, taste, and grace, especially when combined with richness of decoration or design. |
| experiment |
to explore by trying different things. |
| genealogy |
a chart or record showing the ancestors and lines of hereditary descent of a person or group; family tree. |
| hostile |
feeling or showing dislike; unfriendly. |
| parasite |
a plant, animal, or fungus that lives on or in another living thing, called the host. A parasite gets its food and energy from the host organism. |
| traction |
the grip or holding power of a body moving on a surface. |
| tycoon |
a rich, powerful person in business or industry. |
| valiant |
showing or characterized by courage in both spirit and action; brave; heroic. |
| witless |
lacking or not using cleverness or intelligence; stupid; foolish. |
| zest |
a sense of great pleasure or enjoyment. |