| confront |
to meet, face, or stand up to boldly. |
| consciousness |
the physical condition of being awake and aware. |
| convention |
a formal meeting or gathering where people discuss shared interests. |
| detain |
to keep from going on; stop or delay. |
| epidemic |
an outbreak of disease that spreads rapidly to many people in one area. |
| hazard |
danger or risk. |
| herald |
a person who conveys or announces official news; messenger. |
| intellectual |
of or having to do with the intellect. |
| knack |
a natural talent for something. |
| mainstream |
agreeing with or shaped by the main trends and most common opinions of a group or society. |
| ponder |
to think about something deeply and carefully. |
| renaissance |
(capitalized) the revival of art, literature, and learning that began in Europe in the 1300s and lasted into the 1600s. During the Renaissance, scholars, writers, and artists took a great interest in the writings and ideas of classical culture. |
| sage |
a very wise person. |
| streamline |
to alter so as to make simpler or more efficient, compact, or up-to-date. |
| tarnish |
to dull the luster or color of. |