| conservationist |
a person who promotes and encourages preservation, especially of natural resources. |
| desecration |
the act of or an instance of violating the sacredness of something. |
| heretofore |
prior to this time; before now. |
| hysteria |
in an individual or group, an uncontrollable outburst of fear or other emotions, producing fits of weeping, laughter, irrational behavior, or the like. |
| indisputable |
not subject to being challenged or denied; unquestionable. |
| juxtapose |
to bring together for the purpose of side-by-side comparison or contrast. |
| landlocked |
without any access to the sea. |
| mutable |
able or likely to change. |
| natal |
of or concerning one's birth. |
| preventable |
having the possibility of being prevented; capable of being stopped or kept from happening. |
| prospectus |
a written description or summary of a proposed project. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| rancor |
bitter, continuing resentment; hatred. |
| seclude |
to keep apart from other people or activity. |
| succulent |
full of juice or sap; juicy. |