Wonders Unit 2 Flashcards
Communal
shared by all members of a community; for common use.
“a communal bathroom and kitchen”
Derived
obtain something from (a specified source).
“they derived great comfort from this assurance”
Inscription
words inscribed, as on a monument or in a book.
“the inscription on her headstone”
Utilize
make practical and effective use of.
“vitamin C helps your body utilize the iron present in your diet”
Yields
produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product).
“the land yields grapes and tobacco”
Aspiring
directing one’s hopes or ambitions toward becoming a specified type of person.
“an aspiring artist”
Foundation
the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
“build the arch resting on top of this solid foundation”
Principal
first in order of importance; main.
“the country’s principal cities”