| approximate |
nearly exact or correct. |
| balmy |
soft, mild, and soothing. |
| brood |
to think or worry a lot about a single subject (usually followed by "on" or "over"). |
| continental |
of or pertaining to the whole of one of the major land masses, such as Europe or South America. |
| depletion |
drastic lessening; exhaustion. |
| distinguished |
known for excellence; admired. |
| fictional |
existing only in a made-up story and not existing in real life. |
| flourish |
to grow in a strong, healthy way. |
| grovel |
to be or move about in a bowed or prostrate position, as with fear or humility; cower; cringe. |
| isolation |
the act of setting apart, or the state of being set apart from other things or people. |
| perish |
to die or be destroyed by violence or in some other way that is not natural. |
| proclamation |
the act of announcing to the public, or something that is said for the public to hear. |
| radiation |
the waves of energy sent out by sources of heat or light, or by radioactive material. |
| subdue |
to overcome or conquer, as by military victory. |
| supple |
easily curved or bent; flexible. |