| although |
in spite of the fact that; even though. |
| communicate |
to make known. |
| declaration |
an official or formal announcement or proclamation, or the document containing it. |
| destruction |
the act of ruining completely or destroying. |
| fake |
to make a false copy of. |
| gene |
a tiny section of a chromosome. A gene causes a particular characteristic, such as eye color or hair color, to be passed on from parent to offspring. |
| gully |
a deep cut or ditch in the land made by running water. |
| intrude |
to enter or thrust oneself in when not invited or welcome. |
| mutate |
to display or cause to display a physical trait or characteristic that is different from one's parent or parents as a result of a change within a gene or chromosome. |
| outlet |
an opening through which something is allowed to go out or escape. |
| period |
a section of time with a set beginning and end. |
| shatter |
to break suddenly into small pieces. |
| slumber |
to sleep lightly. |
| soul |
the part of human beings separate from the physical body that is thought of as the center of feeling, thought, and spirit. |
| text |
the body of a printed work as distinguished from its title, headings, notes, and the like. |