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drought n., period of dry weather; lack of rain. There was a period of drought and the crops withered in the sun.

cos • mic adj., relating to the universe as a whole. In ancient Greek mythology, the cosmic center of the gods was Mt. Olympus.

gran • di • ose adj., magnificent; grand. The eccentric millionaire planned to build a sprawling, grandiose pink mansion.

e • ter • ni • ty n., time without beginning or end. The hour spent waiting at the doctor’s office seemed to drag on for an eternity.

in • fi • nite adj., endless. Some people treat our natural resources as if they were infinite, when in actuality our resources are quite limited.

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mis • sion n., belief or purpose. She decided that her mission was to help others, so she joined several volunteer groups.

con • stel • la • tion n., cluster; gathering. That constellation of stars is known as Orion.

med • i • tate v., spend time in quiet thinking. Marsh meditates when she has a problem to solve.

dis • il • lu • sioned adj., disappointed; dissatisfied. Mr. Green was shocked and disillusioned by the bad news.

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man • i • fes • ta • tion n., example, instance. Her smile was a manifestation of joy.

priv • i • lege n., right or favor. Because Hannah missed her curfew, her parents took away her phone privileges.

ra • di • ant • ly adv., brightly. The sun shone radiantly upon the sea.