| brood |
to think or worry a lot about a single subject (usually followed by "on" or "over"). |
| bypass |
a road that is built to go around a busy area or to avoid something in the way. |
| confidentiality |
the state or condition of being kept private or communicated only in private. |
| consult |
to look to for advice or information. |
| converge |
to move toward or meet at a common point. |
| decline |
to refuse to do, in a polite way. |
| excessive |
more than is needed or considered fair; not reasonable. |
| locale |
a place, especially as the setting of some event. |
| offend |
to cause to be angry, annoyed, or insulted. |
| plead |
to ask for something in a sincere or serious way. |
| presently |
in a little while; very soon. |
| 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. |
| routinely |
regularly; habitually. |
| somewhat |
in some measure, degree, or proportion; rather. |
| verify |
to make sure of the truth or correctness of. |