| although |
in spite of the fact that; even though. |
| artificial |
made by human beings; not natural. |
| assessment |
a judgment or evaluation. |
| attempt |
an effort to do or accomplish something. |
| central |
main or principal; most important. |
| century |
a unit of time equal to one hundred years. |
| evidence |
something that gives proof or a reason to believe. |
| exception |
the act or fact of leaving out. |
| foliage |
leaves on a tree or other plant. |
| heighten |
to make higher. |
| retailer |
a person or business or who sells goods directly to the public. |
| reverse |
to turn in an opposite position or direction. |
| smear |
to spread or apply on or over a surface. |
| superior |
having a higher position, degree, or rank. |
| weekend |
the part of the week between Friday evening and Sunday evening. |