| borne |
past participle of "bear1" with meaning connected with carrying, supporting, or enduring. |
| breakthrough |
an important discovery in a particular field that encourages an acceleration in knowledge or expertise. |
| caption |
the words that describe a picture or graph in a magazine, book, or newspaper. |
| clause |
a group of words that has a subject and a verb. Clauses can be part or all of a sentence. |
| comprehensive |
including everything or almost everything; wide in range. |
| compromise |
a settlement of a disagreement in which each side gives up something, or the result of such a settlement. |
| diversion |
an act or instance of turning aside. |
| evacuate |
to leave or to empty of people for safety reasons. |
| forgo |
to do without, refrain from, or give up. |
| mortality |
the quality or state of being destined to die. |
| suspicion |
the act or an instance of not believing or doubting. |
| torrent |
a heavy flow of water with a strong current, such as a rushing stream, a flood, or a heavy rainfall. |
| tribute |
something given, done, or said to express respect or thanks. |
| uncertainty |
the condition or quality of being unsure or doubtful. |
| visualize |
to form a picture of in the mind. |