| biological |
having to do with living things and their life processes. |
| dependent |
relying on another for help or to provide what one needs. |
| depression |
a state of deep sadness or hopelessness that can persist for months or years and is not necessarily triggered by any particular external events. |
| elope |
to run away and marry in secret. |
| faulty |
having imperfections, flaws, or defects. |
| humiliate |
to cause to lose pride or feel ashamed; embarrass. |
| hypothesis |
a prediction or educated guess that can be tested and can be used to guide further study. |
| insight |
the power to understand deep meanings or truths. |
| levy |
the collection by a government of money, property, or troops. |
| plume |
a large, fluffy, colorful feather. |
| psychic |
of, caused by, or pertaining to nonphysical, spiritual, or supernatural processes or influences. |
| reconstruction |
the act or result of rebuilding or remaking. |
| tamper |
to meddle in something when one is not asked, and so change or damage it (usually followed by "with"). |
| tier |
one of several rows or layers placed one above another. |
| transition |
a process of changing from one position, stage, or situation to another. |