| conspicuous |
easily seen; obvious. |
| converge |
to move toward or meet at a common point. |
| espionage |
the act of spying to collect information. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| mockery |
contempt, derision, or ridicule, or an instance of this. |
| nutrient |
something in food that helps people, animals, and plants live and grow. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| offend |
to cause to be angry, annoyed, or insulted. |
| outlook |
what may come in the future. |
| overabundance |
an excessive quantity or amount; more than is needed; surfeit. |
| profound |
coming from or going to a great depth. |
| prompt |
to cause to act. |
| 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. |
| unidentified |
having an unknown or as yet undetermined name or nature; not identified. |
| visualize |
to form a picture of in the mind. |