11/18

dew (noun)

    Moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc in the morning, resulting in drops.
    An instance of a such moisture settling on plants, etc.
        e.g.: There was a heavy dew this morning.

ply (noun)

    A layer of material. (two-ply toilet paper)
    A strand that, twisted together with other strands, makes up yarn or rope.

yarn (noun)

    A twisted strand of fiber used for knitting or weaving.

plait (noun)

    A flat fold; a doubling, as of cloth; a pleat.
        e.g.: a box plait

scrutinize (verb)

    To examine something with great care.
        e.g.: to scrutinize the conduct or motives of individuals

11/19

audit (noun)

    An audience; a hearing.
    An examination in general.
    A judicial examination.

judicial (adjective)

    Of or relating to a court of law, or to the administration of justice.
        e.g.: Judicial days are days on which courts are open.

tenant (noun)

    One who pays a fee (rent) in return for the use of land, buildings, or other property owned by others.
    One who has possession of any place; a dweller; an occupant.

wrench (noun)

    A movement that twists or pulls violently; a tug.
    An injury caused by a violent twisting or pulling of a limb; strain, sprain.   
    A winch or windlass.
    A distorting change from the original meaning.

accommodate (verb)

    To render fit, suitable, or correspondent; to adapt; to conform; as, to accommodate ourselves to circumstances.
        e.g.: They accommodate their counsels to his inclination. -Joseph Addison
     To bring into agreement or harmony; to reconcile; to compose; to adjust; to settle; as, to accommodate differences, a dispute, etc.

11/20

ascend (verb)

    To move upward, to fly, to soar.
        e.g.: He ascended to heaven upon a cloud.
    To slope in an upward direction.
        e.g.: The road ascends the mountain.

collide (verb)

    To impact directly, especially if violent
        e.g.: When a body collides with another, then momentum is conserved.
    To come into conflict, or be incompatible
        e.g.: Tibet collided with the modern world.

coalition (noun)

    A temporary group or union of organizations, usually formed for a particular advantage.
        e.g.: The Liberal Democrats and Conservative parties formed a coalition government in 2010.

customary (adjective)

    Agreeing with, or established by, custom; established by common usage; conventional; habitual.
    Holding or held by custom; as, customary tenants; customary service or estate.

excursion (noun)

    A brief recreational trip; a journey out of the usual way.
        e.g.: While driving home I took an excursion and saw some deer.

11/21

foliage (noun)

    The leaves of plants.
    fall foliage
    An architectural ornament representing foliage.

ornament (noun)

    ​ An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.
        e.g.: A Christmas tree decoration.

itinerary (noun)

    A route or proposed route of a journey.
    An account or record of a journey.
    A guidebook for travellers.

leisure (noun)

    Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.
    Time free from work or duties.
    Time at one's command, free from engagement; convenient opportunity; hence, convenience; ease.

cessation (noun)

    A ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final.

11/22

lodge (noun)

    A building for recreational use such as a hunting lodge or a summer cabin.
    Porter's or caretaker's rooms at or near the main entrance to a building or an estate.
    A local chapter of some fraternities, such as freemasons.

fraternity (noun)

    The quality of being brothers or brotherly; brotherhood.
    A group of people associated for a common purpose.

overcast (noun)

    A cloud covering all of the sky.

outlast (verb)

    To live, last or remain longer than something else
        e.g.: Some think that classical music will outlast pop.

panoramic (adjective)

    with a wide view