| bureau |
a chest of drawers. |
| descendant |
one who comes from a given ancestor or ancestors. |
| doom |
an event or end that one cannot escape; fate; destiny. |
| eclipse |
the blocking from view of the sun, a moon, or a planet by another heavenly body. In an eclipse of the sun, the sun is hidden from earth's view by the moon passing between the sun and the earth. |
| excessive |
more than is needed or considered fair; not reasonable. |
| notwithstanding |
in spite of; despite (sometimes used after its object rather than before). |
| outrage |
an act that causes a strong feeling of anger because of its violence or cruelty. |
| penalty |
a punishment given for breaking a law, rule, or agreement. |
| radiation |
the waves of energy sent out by sources of heat or light, or by radioactive material. |
| recruit |
a soldier who has just joined or been drafted into the armed forces. |
| refinement |
an improvement, usually in the details of something. |
| retain |
to hold or keep. |
| similarity |
the state or quality of being similar; resemblance. |
| synthesize |
to bring together or combine (separate elements) to form a whole. |
| transition |
a process of changing from one position, stage, or situation to another. |