| adaptive |
capable of changing in response to changes in environment. |
| authoritative |
accepted as correct and true; reliable as a source of information because said or written by an expert or authority. |
| behalf |
support; aid (used with "in" or "on" and followed by "of"). |
| category |
a particular section of a main group; class. |
| decoy |
something used to attract animals or people into danger. Wooden decoys in the shape of birds or animals are often used by hunters to lead animals into a trap. |
| habitat |
the natural environment of an animal or plant. |
| parch |
to make very dry by heating. |
| prim |
correct and proper beyond what is needed. |
| privilege |
a right or benefit that is given only to a certain person, group, or social class. |
| publicity |
information given out through the media that gets the attention of the public. |
| pun |
a humorous play on words based on two words that are close in sound but different in meaning. |
| repent1 |
to be sorry or feel remorse for sins or transgressions; be penitent. |
| symbolic |
acting as a symbol (often followed by "of"). |
| tedious |
long and boring; dull; wearisome. |
| utilize |
to put to a particular use; use. |