| buoyant |
lighthearted or cheerful. |
| compression |
the act or process of pressing down on or together, causing flattening or condensing. |
| convergence |
the point, line, or the like at which lines, planes, or objects meet. |
| curator |
one who oversees the activities and tends the collections of a museum, library, or the like. |
| divulge |
to disclose (usually something confidential or secret). |
| ecology |
the scientific study of the relationships between living things and their environments. |
| exile |
the condition of being sent away from one's country and not allowed to return as a punishment. |
| gala |
a happy celebration, especially a large, elaborate one. |
| hearth |
the floor of a fireplace, or the stone or brick area in front of it. |
| intellect |
the ability to reason and understand. |
| intern |
a doctor who recently graduated from medical school and is working with more experienced doctors to finish training. |
| legitimate |
allowed by the law or by rules; legal. |
| 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. |
| resent |
to feel anger or bitterness about or toward, especially when something is seen to be unfair. |
| virtual |
not actually being true or real, but seeming to be, or having the same result as if true or real. |