| anticipate |
to look forward to; expect. |
| asylum |
a place that offers safety. |
| bias |
an opinion or liking that does not let one be fair; prejudice. |
| burrow |
a hole or tunnel dug by certain animals for use as a hiding place or home. |
| characteristic |
something that makes a person or thing different from others. |
| cleanse |
to make clean; remove dirt from. |
| genealogy |
a chart or record showing the ancestors and lines of hereditary descent of a person or group; family tree. |
| indicator |
a person or thing that points to or signals something. |
| ingenious |
clever or creative in setting up or working through problems. |
| knead |
to mix by pressing, folding, and pulling. |
| overemphasize |
to stress too much; give too much importance to. |
| progressive |
moving steadily forward. |
| resolution |
strong purpose or determination. |
| stabilization |
the process of making or becoming steady or even, and keeping at a certain level or degree. |
| startling |
causing one to move suddenly or involuntarily because loud, sudden, or unexpected. |