| accelerate |
to increase the speed or rate of. |
| ajar |
partly opened. |
| arc |
any curved line; anything shaped like a bow or curve. |
| breakthrough |
an important discovery in a particular field that encourages an acceleration in knowledge or expertise. |
| characterize |
to describe the particular character or qualities of; give certain characteristics to. |
| demographic |
of or relating to the study of human populations, involving statistical analysis of size, distribution, density, migration, fertility, and the like. |
| disgrace |
loss of respect, honor, or favor; shame. |
| gluttonous |
inclined to eat excessively; voracious. |
| gourmet |
a person who loves and knows much about good food and fine wine. |
| inhabit |
to live in; use as a dwelling. |
| prestige |
importance in the eyes of other people because of doing great things, being in high position, or having wealth. |
| probe |
an instrument or tool used to explore the shape, condition, or depth of something that cannot be seen directly. |
| ration |
a fixed share or portion. |
| transcontinental |
going or reaching across a continent. |
| unoriginal |
not new or inventive; derived or copied from something else. |