| distinguish |
to tell apart by seeing differences (often followed by "from"). |
| extreme |
at the farthest point of something. |
| festive |
of, relating to, or intended for a feast or celebration. |
| function |
to run or operate, especially in a way that is normal or desired. |
| gene |
a tiny section of a chromosome. A gene causes a particular characteristic, such as eye color or hair color, to be passed on from parent to offspring. |
| globe |
the world; planet Earth. |
| grill |
a rack of metal bars used to hold foods for cooking over flames. |
| joint |
done or shared by two or more people or groups acting together. |
| receipt |
the act or fact of receiving. |
| shawl |
a piece of fabric that is worn over the shoulders or around the head and shoulders. It is larger and heavier than a scarf. |
| spend |
to pay out. |
| spur |
a metal piece with a spike that is attached to the heel of a rider's boot. Spurs are used to make a horse go forward. |
| strum |
to play by running the fingers in a light way across the strings. |
| truant |
absent from school without permission. |
| unless |
except on the condition that. |