| dingy |
dirty or not cared for well. |
| ecological |
of or pertaining to the relationships between living things and their environments. |
| eloquent |
using words well, in a way that others enjoy hearing or reading. |
| exaggerate |
to present as larger, more important, or more valuable. |
| familiarity |
knowledge or understanding of a particular thing. |
| former |
happening in or having to do with the past; previous. |
| initiate |
to cause to begin; start; originate. |
| passport |
an official document that shows that the holder is a citizen of a country. A passport gives one the right to travel in other countries and return to one's own country. |
| pulverize |
to make into powder, as by crushing, grinding, or pounding. |
| rivet |
a metal bolt that pins metal plates or other objects together. |
| solely |
only; for no other reason; completely. |
| startling |
causing one to move suddenly or involuntarily because loud, sudden, or unexpected. |
| tabulate |
to arrange or organize systematically, especially in the form of a table. |
| venom |
the poison that certain snakes, insects, scorpions, and other animals produce. Venom is put into prey by biting or stinging. |
| withstand |
to resist or stand up to; bear. |