| botany |
the science that studies plants. Botany is a branch of biology. |
| civil |
having to do with citizens or the general population. |
| compel |
to force or drive to do something. |
| consequence |
that which follows; result. |
| forgo |
to do without, refrain from, or give up. |
| humdrum |
lacking variety; dull, monotonous, and commonplace. |
| interpretation |
the act or process of explaining or understanding the meaning of something. |
| leery |
suspicious or mistrustful; wary (usually followed by "of"). |
| nook |
a corner of a room or a small area set off from a main room. |
| proprietor |
an owner, or group of owners, of a business enterprise, real property, or the like. |
| register |
to sign up for something by having one's name put on an official list. |
| relent |
to become less harsh or less strict. |
| scandal |
a reported behavior or event that is illegal or considered morally wrong and which causes strongly negative public reaction. |
| sibling |
a sister or a brother. |
| sophisticated |
having or showing a lot of knowledge or experience; not ignorant or simple. |