| accumulate |
to pile up, collect, or gather. |
| allot |
to set apart for a particular purpose; assign. |
| burial |
the act of putting a dead body underground or in the sea. |
| commute |
to ride or drive a long distance to and from work or school. |
| comprehensive |
including everything or almost everything; wide in range. |
| consecutive |
following one after another without a break. |
| conservative |
wanting things to stay as they are; not favoring change. |
| consistent |
having a regular style or pattern; not changing. |
| escalate |
to increase in intensity, scope, or size. |
| gala |
a happy celebration, especially a large, elaborate one. |
| gape |
to stare in surprise, awe, or wonder, especially with the mouth open. |
| heartland |
a central land area, especially one considered to be economically, politically, or militarily vital to a nation or region. |
| preservation |
protection from loss or damage; the act of preserving. |
| scope |
the range or extent of one's view or thoughts. |
| segregation |
the practice of separating people according to groups, especially racial groups. |