| comprehend |
to understand or grasp the meaning of. |
| contaminate |
to make dirty, polluted, or not usable by touching or by adding something to. |
| conventional |
put in place by custom or use; traditional. |
| cower |
to crouch or cringe in fear. |
| 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. |
| dormant |
asleep, or in a state of rest that is similar to sleep. |
| forecast |
a guess or estimate about something that will happen in the future. |
| nourish |
to supply with food needed for life and growth. |
| province |
one of the divisions of some countries, each with its own government. |
| ransack |
to search through thoroughly, especially for items to steal; plunder. |
| realization |
something that has been suddenly understood; insight. |
| routinely |
regularly; habitually. |
| scoff |
to laugh at, mock, or criticize scornfully (often followed by "at"). |
| stimulate |
to bring about to activity or action. |
| transcend |
to go beyond or rise above (a common limitation). |