| diverse |
of different kinds or sorts. |
| eclipse |
the blocking from view of the sun, a moon, or a planet by another heavenly body. In an eclipse of the sun, the sun is hidden from earth's view by the moon passing between the sun and the earth. |
| elite |
(usually used with a plural verb) the best, taken collectively. |
| establishment |
the act of establishing. |
| excel |
to do or perform better than others. |
| impact |
the force of two objects hitting or crashing into each other. |
| indicator |
a person or thing that points to or signals something. |
| indifference |
lack of interest, especially when interest is called for,expected, or hoped for. |
| input |
information that is put into a computer. |
| merge |
to mix or combine into a single unit. |
| parasite |
a plant, animal, or fungus that lives on or in another living thing, called the host. A parasite gets its food and energy from the host organism. |
| precede |
to come before in time. |
| shortcoming |
a fault or weakness in character, behavior, or ability. |
| specialize |
to devote one's attentions to a specific pursuit or field of study. |
| tarnish |
to dull the luster or color of. |