| analysis |
a careful study of the parts of something in order to understand more about the whole. |
| avalanche |
the sudden rush of a large amount of snow, ice, or rocks down a mountain. |
| baroque |
(often capitalized) the style or period in art, music, and architecture prevailing in Europe following the Renaissance, characterized by bold and elaborate forms of ornamentation. |
| cognition |
the mental acts or processes by which knowledge is acquired or processed. |
| estate |
a piece of land with a large house on it. |
| garrison |
a military force that is located in a fort, village, or similar place. |
| lust |
a strong desire for something (usually followed by "for"). |
| misunderstand |
to fail to understand correctly; give the wrong meaning to. |
| pesky |
(informal) pestering or annoying. |
| petty |
of little importance or interest. |
| proportion |
a part of a whole. |
| revisit |
to visit or go to again, especially with the intent to examine something or to relive an important experience. |
| sullen |
silently showing anger. |
| synthesize |
to bring together or combine (separate elements) to form a whole. |
| torso |
the human body from neck to hips; trunk. |