| anatomy |
the parts of a living thing and how they fit together. |
| aspire |
to want strongly; have as an aim (usually followed by to or after). |
| census |
an official count of the people who live in a country or other area. A census is also used to collect information about these people, such as their job, age, or sex. |
| deplete |
to lessen drastically; exhaust. |
| fathom |
to get to the bottom of or understand completely. |
| fortify |
to give more strength, resistance, or energy to; reinforce. |
| graceless |
inappropriate or socially awkward. |
| knack |
a natural talent for something. |
| mock |
to make fun of in a mean way. |
| perspective |
the way things are seen from a particular point of view. |
| safeguard |
a person, thing, or action that gives protection; a way of making sure that something is safe. |
| spry |
moving in a brisk and lively way; nimble. |
| tolerate |
to allow or accept; not oppose or attack. |
| transition |
a process of changing from one position, stage, or situation to another. |
| turbulent |
marked by episodes of unrest, turmoil, violence, or the like. |