| biology |
the science that studies the growth and life processes of living things. |
| bravery |
the quality or condition of not feeling fear; courage. |
| commence |
to begin or start. |
| deaf |
not able to hear, or not able to hear well. |
| defensive |
used to protect or guard against attack. |
| equality |
the condition of being the same in value, measure, or amount. |
| federal |
having to do with a system of government that unites several states under a central government. The states have their own governments, yet they recognize the rule of the central government as well. |
| grace |
beauty or charm in form, style, or motion. |
| noose |
a loop that passes through a knot in the end of a rope or other line. When the rope is pulled, the loop becomes smaller. |
| pleasant |
nice; enjoyable. |
| porch |
a structure, either open or having windows or screens, that is attached to the outside of a house. |
| probably |
quite likely; almost certainly. |
| removal |
the act or process of removing. |
| scrimp |
to save in every way possible; to spend very little. |
| vocalist |
one who sings, especially a professional singer of popular music. |