| architecture |
the act or process of designing buildings, or the profession of an architect. |
| contemporary |
happening in or belonging to the same period of time. |
| former |
happening in or having to do with the past; previous. |
| habitat |
the natural environment of an animal or plant. |
| hardheaded |
not easily moved, manipulated, or duped; shrewd; pragmatic. |
| inmate |
someone who is restricted to a jail, hospital, or the like. |
| investment |
that which is invested. |
| leisurely |
unhurried; slow. |
| momentum |
strength of movement. |
| placebo |
an inert substance given to a patient as if it were a drug in order to placate or to serve as a control in an experiment. |
| rivalry |
the act, relation, or condition of one who competes with another or of those who compete with each for dominance. |
| rupture |
the act of breaking open or breaking off. |
| seminar |
a small class at a university, usually for advanced students, for study and discussion. |
| specialize |
to devote one's attentions to a specific pursuit or field of study. |
| unveil |
to remove a covering from, especially to display for the first time. |