| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| associate |
to connect with something else in one's mind. |
| ballast |
heavy material placed in a boat or ship to make it more stable. |
| botany |
the science that studies plants. Botany is a branch of biology. |
| composure |
calmness in thinking or acting; self-control. |
| customize |
to make or change according to the specifications of the customer. |
| dependable |
deserving trust or confidence; able to be counted on. |
| encompass |
to surround or enclose. |
| forgo |
to do without, refrain from, or give up. |
| hormone |
a substance made by certain cells in the body. Hormones move around the body in the blood and have effects on certain organs and cells. Hormones help control body processes such as growth. |
| missionary |
a person who is sent by a church or religious order to a foreign country to teach, convert, heal, or serve. |
| significantly |
in an amount or to an extent that is important; considerably. |
| spectrum |
a band of colors that is formed when light is passed through a prism, or in some other way. The six colors of a spectrum are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. |
| suitable |
right for the situation or purpose; fitting. |
| utmost |
of the highest or greatest degree, amount, or intensity; greatest. |