| acclimate |
to become used to new weather conditions or surroundings. |
| amphitheater |
an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events. |
| breach |
an act of breaking a law or promise. |
| conservationist |
a person who promotes and encourages preservation, especially of natural resources. |
| equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure. |
| facilitate |
to make less difficult; help in the doing of. |
| instrumental |
serving as an agent or partial cause. |
| penchant |
a strong liking for or inclination towards something. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| precedent |
an action that may serve as an example for future acts of the same nature. |
| prevaricate |
to lie, mislead, or conceal the truth deliberately. |
| prodigious |
inspiring wonder and admiration; marvelous. |
| rediscover |
to begin experiencing again; find again; regain. |
| sultry |
uncomfortably hot and humid. |
| taint |
to slightly corrupt or pollute. |