| accustomed |
in the habit of (usually followed by "to"). |
| allot |
to set apart for a particular purpose; assign. |
| assort |
to arrange or classify in groups; sort. |
| capacity |
the amount that can be held in a particular space. |
| distinction |
a mark or feature that makes someone or something different. |
| expectation |
the act of waiting for or looking forward to. |
| genesis |
the beginning or origin of something. |
| herald |
a person who conveys or announces official news; messenger. |
| humanitarian |
characterized by concern for improving the welfare of people. |
| linger |
to remain or be slow to leave. |
| mirage |
an illusion in which something is seen in the distance but is not really there. |
| passive |
receiving an action without acting in return, or not responding to something that might affect one. |
| remnant |
a quantity, piece, or part that is left over or remains. |
| subsequent |
coming or happening after; following. |
| whet |
to sharpen the cutting edge of (a knife or tool); hone. |