phase (n): a stage in a process of change or development
concourse (n): a large, open part of a public building, especially an airport or a train station
drought (n): a long period of time when there is little or no rain
subside (v): to sink to a lower level
shoulder (v): to accept the responsibility for something
carcass (n): the dead body of an animal, especially of a large one or of one that is ready for cutting up as meat
recipe (n): a set of instructions that tells you how to cook something and the ingredients
elaborate (adj): very complicated and detailed
versatile (adj): having many different uses
bland (adj): not having a strong or interesting taste