| botany |
the science that studies plants. Botany is a branch of biology. |
| char1 |
to cook or burn so that the surface is blackened; scorch. |
| commute |
to ride or drive a long distance to and from work or school. |
| explanatory |
serving to clarify or account for. |
| impertinent |
rude or too bold. |
| literacy |
the state of being able to read or write. |
| mock |
to make fun of in a mean way. |
| mystify |
to confuse or puzzle, often on purpose. |
| negotiable |
subject to discussion and revision, as terms in an agreement or contract. |
| precede |
to come before in time. |
| prevail |
to emerge as dominant (often followed by "over"). |
| projection |
a guess of a future situation based on looking at the present situation. |
| region |
a large space or area. |
| seduce |
to lead into a course of action not considered proper or moral; corrupt. |
| supplement |
something necessary to complete a whole or make up for a deficiency. |