| Term | Definition |
| decline, decrease | v. to move from good to bad, or from much little to little, to refuse |
| motion, movement | n. the state of changing one's position |
| partisan, biased | a. strongly supporting a group or point of view |
| pattern, habit | n. a regular, repeated arrangement or action |
| phenomena, events/ phenomenon phenomena, phenomenal | n. natural events or facts; strange or notable n pl a |
| philanthropic humanitarian philanthropy philanthropist | a. a feeling of love for people, usually resulting in financial aid to worthy causes n2 |
| placid, calm | a. quiet, not easy upset |
| plentiful, abundant | a. more than sufficient |
| react, response | n. a reply; a change that occurs when substances are mixed |
| rhythm pulse rhythmic rhythmically | n. a regular pattern, usually in music a av |
| scenic picturesque scene scenery scenically | a. concerning pleasant natural surroundings n2 av |
| sheltered protected shelter | a. protected from harmful elements; isolated from reality n=v |