| biology |
the science that studies the growth and life processes of living things. |
| convince |
to cause to believe or accept (often followed by "of"). |
| depend |
to trust or rely (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| gravity |
the force by which all objects in the universe are attracted to each other. |
| intrude |
to enter or thrust oneself in when not invited or welcome. |
| master |
to become skilled in or expert at. |
| meadow |
an open field of grass that is growing wild or is used for pasture or to grow hay. A meadow usually contains wildflowers and weeds as well. |
| nearby |
located close at hand; not far away. |
| outskirts |
the edges or outlying areas of a city or town. |
| overdue |
not paid, delivered, or returned by the expected date. |
| recent |
having to do with or happening in the very near past. |
| scan |
to read or look over quickly. |
| scarcely |
almost not; just barely. |
| slack |
not tight; hanging loose; drooping. |
| unfortunate |
having bad luck; unlucky. |