| baroque |
(often capitalized) the style or period in art, music, and architecture prevailing in Europe following the Renaissance, characterized by bold and elaborate forms of ornamentation. |
| caravan |
a band of people traveling together. Caravans are often formed for safety when crossing a remote area like a desert. |
| conservative |
wanting things to stay as they are; not favoring change. |
| descent |
the act or process of going downward. |
| devotion |
strong affection or loyalty. |
| dividend |
the number to be divided by another number in math equations. |
| emigrate |
to leave one country or region in order to settle in another. |
| fracture |
a break or crack. |
| immune |
protected from a disease, either naturally or by getting a vaccine. |
| indicator |
a person or thing that points to or signals something. |
| initiative |
the power, energy, or ability to organize or accomplish something. |
| investigative |
of or relating to a comprehensive process of searching for, uncovering, and examining information. |
| resent |
to feel anger or bitterness about or toward, especially when something is seen to be unfair. |
| revive |
to bring back into use or popularity. |
| utmost |
of the highest or greatest degree, amount, or intensity; greatest. |