| compress |
to press into less space; squeeze closely together. |
| descent |
the act or process of going downward. |
| disadvantage |
a condition or situation that makes it more difficult to succeed. |
| distortion |
the act of distorting or condition of being distorted. |
| eventual |
sure to happen at some time in the future. |
| plume |
a large, fluffy, colorful feather. |
| populate |
to live in; inhabit. |
| reference |
the act or fact of mentioning. |
| relevant |
related to what is being discussed or is presently important. |
| 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. |
| saunter |
to walk at an unhurried, leisurely pace; stroll. |
| savanna |
a flat plain covered with grass that also has scattered trees. Savannas are found in Africa and other tropical regions. |
| specify |
to name or otherwise indicate explicitly. |
| vex |
to annoy or irritate. |
| whet |
to sharpen the cutting edge of (a knife or tool); hone. |