| continuity |
the quality or state of having no breaks or interruptions. |
| deduce |
to draw (a conclusion) by reasoning from given information or general principles. |
| dynamic |
full of energy and strength; lively; active. |
| fluster |
to cause to become nervous, confused, or upset. |
| glaze |
a shiny coating on pottery. |
| immigrant |
a person who moves permanently to another country from his or her native land. |
| modify |
to change in some way; alter. |
| ornery |
mean; stubborn. |
| pamphlet |
a thin book that has a paper cover, written to give information on some topic. |
| paternal |
having to do with or typical of a father. |
| prophesy |
to foretell or reveal, especially under divine inspiration. |
| 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. |
| surplus |
the amount that goes beyond what is needed or required; an extra amount. |
| velocity |
speed. |
| verify |
to make sure of the truth or correctness of. |