| accentuate |
to give more emphasis to; draw attention to. |
| arc |
any curved line; anything shaped like a bow or curve. |
| climate |
the usual weather conditions in a place. |
| deliberately |
intentionally or with premeditation. |
| equitable |
characterized by fairness; just. |
| excavate |
to make a hole or hollow place in by digging. |
| gape |
to stare in surprise, awe, or wonder, especially with the mouth open. |
| hoax |
an act meant to trick or deceive. |
| niche |
a hollow place set into a wall to hold a statue or some other object. |
| oust |
to force out; expel. |
| refugee |
a person forced to leave his or her home or country to seek safety or protection. |
| selective |
very careful in choosing. |
| strategy |
a plan, method, or series of actions meant to perform a particular goal or effect. |
| tantalize |
to tease or torment with the sight or prospect of something desirable but unattainable. |
| trivial |
not valuable or important; insignificant. |