| duct |
a pipe or tube that carries air or liquid. |
| ensemble |
a group of performers, such as actors or musicians, who perform together. |
| epidemic |
an outbreak of disease that spreads rapidly to many people in one area. |
| fathom |
to get to the bottom of or understand completely. |
| frigid |
very cold; freezing. |
| insert |
to put or cause to be put in, into, or within. |
| insulate |
to cover, line, or surround with a material that reduces or stops the movement of heat, electricity, or sound. |
| investment |
that which is invested. |
| mince |
to cut into very small, fine pieces. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| prolong |
to add length to or make last longer. |
| publicity |
information given out through the media that gets the attention of the public. |
| reevaluate |
to carefully reconsider the value, worth, or efficacy of; reassess. |
| tenant |
a person or group that occupies or uses another's house, office, building, or land, especially in exchange for rent. |
| witless |
lacking or not using cleverness or intelligence; stupid; foolish. |