| adaptive |
capable of changing in response to changes in environment. |
| confidentiality |
the state or condition of being kept private or communicated only in private. |
| converge |
to move toward or meet at a common point. |
| convict |
to find guilty of a crime. |
| eradicate |
to do away with completely; wipe out. |
| heroic |
noble and courageous. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| narrative |
a story, description, or account of events. |
| 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. |
| resolution |
strong purpose or determination. |
| simulate |
to imitate or reproduce the appearance, sound, or other external characteristics or qualities of. |
| spangle |
a small, thin piece of shiny metal used for decoration on clothing. |
| stimulus |
something that causes or increases action, feeling, or thought. |
| surplus |
the amount that goes beyond what is needed or required; an extra amount. |
| yearn |
to have a strong desire, craving, or wish for something. |