| adjacent |
near or next to. |
| analysis |
a careful study of the parts of something in order to understand more about the whole. |
| buoy |
a float attached by line to the bottom of a body of water to mark a location. |
| data |
facts, figures, or other pieces of information that can be used to learn about something. The word "data" is the plural form of "datum," but is often used with a singular verb. |
| embed |
to set firmly in some surrounding material. |
| environmental |
of or having to do with the surroundings of something, especially the natural surroundings. |
| excerpt |
a short section taken from a play, film, or written work. |
| gluttonous |
inclined to eat excessively; voracious. |
| hearth |
the floor of a fireplace, or the stone or brick area in front of it. |
| individualize |
to make distinct, unique, or suited to a particular person or thing. |
| isolation |
the act of setting apart, or the state of being set apart from other things or people. |
| literate |
able to read and write. |
| mystify |
to confuse or puzzle, often on purpose. |
| recognition |
the act of realizing that one knows someone or something. |
| representative |
a person who speaks or acts for a group or community. |