| descent |
the act or process of going downward. |
| devise |
to invent or think out. |
| estate |
a piece of land with a large house on it. |
| eventual |
sure to happen at some time in the future. |
| fathom |
to get to the bottom of or understand completely. |
| forsake |
to leave or desert. |
| heroic |
noble and courageous. |
| illuminate |
to light up; make bright with light. |
| inexpensive |
low or moderate in cost. |
| intervene |
to enter a situation so as to change what is happening. |
| ministry |
the duties and functions of a religious minister. |
| predictive |
indicating future events. |
| probe |
an instrument or tool used to explore the shape, condition, or depth of something that cannot be seen directly. |
| regain |
to get back; recover. |
| undergraduate |
a college or university student who has not yet earned a degree. |