| abdomen |
the part of the body between the chest and the hips. The abdomen contains the stomach, intestines, and liver. |
| accurately |
correctly or precisely; without making any mistakes. |
| altogether |
completely; entirely. |
| clause |
a group of words that has a subject and a verb. Clauses can be part or all of a sentence. |
| dominant |
most powerful; ruling or controlling. |
| encase |
to enclose. |
| excerpt |
a short section taken from a play, film, or written work. |
| hormone |
a substance made by certain cells in the body. Hormones move around the body in the blood and have effects on certain organs and cells. Hormones help control body processes such as growth. |
| legislature |
a group of people within a government that has the power to make or change laws. |
| muster |
to cause to come together; assemble. |
| psychology |
the study or science of the mind and of the ways that people feel and act. |
| somewhat |
in some measure, degree, or proportion; rather. |
| transitional |
of or pertaining to a change from one position, stage, or situation to another. |
| utilize |
to put to a particular use; use. |
| valiant |
showing or characterized by courage in both spirit and action; brave; heroic. |