| camouflage |
a way of hiding something by covering or coloring it so that it looks like its surroundings. The military uses camouflage to hide people, buildings, or vehicles from the enemy. |
| civilization |
an advanced state of development of a society as judged by such things as having a system of government and laws, using a written language, and keeping written records. |
| complementary |
acting or serving to complete; completing. |
| consecutive |
following one after another without a break. |
| construct |
to build; put together. |
| deflate |
to cause to shrink or collapse by letting out air or gas. |
| escalate |
to increase in intensity, scope, or size. |
| habitat |
the natural environment of an animal or plant. |
| judicial |
having to do with judges, law courts, or their activities. |
| malaria |
a serious disease carried by mosquitoes that causes chills, fever, and sweating. |
| pension |
money paid at regular times by a former employer to a person who has retired, or by the government to a person who is not able to work. |
| sculpture |
an object of art or craft made by carving, chiseling, or molding. |
| strive |
to try or work hard. |
| trend |
a general course, direction, or tendency. |
| verdict |
the decision of a judge or jury in a law case. |