| biology |
the science that studies the growth and life processes of living things. |
| divorce |
to use the law to bring an end to a marriage with (someone). |
| evidence |
something that gives proof or a reason to believe. |
| failure |
the act of not succeeding or not doing. |
| glint |
a brief flash or flicker of reflected light. |
| glum |
in low spirits; sad or gloomy. |
| jerk |
any sudden, sharp movement that is not expected or planned. |
| lens |
a piece of clear material such as glass that bends light rays passing through it. The surface of a lens is curved to bend light rays toward or away from a central point. |
| nuzzle |
to touch, push, or rub the nose against. |
| riot |
a violent disturbance caused by a large number of people. |
| seep |
to spread or flow through gradually. |
| telescope |
an instrument that uses lenses and sometimes mirrors to make distant objects appear larger. |
| valuable |
worth a lot of money. |
| violence |
the causing of pain or harm, usually intentionally but sometimes because of loss of mental control. |
| waste |
to use or spend in a careless way or for little or no return. |