| barb |
a small, sharp point that sticks out in the opposite direction of the main point or hook, as on an arrow, fishhook, or the like. |
| cultivation |
the act of preparing and improving. |
| entry |
an act or instance of going or coming in. |
| highly |
in a way that shows praise or respect. |
| occurrence |
an event that takes place; incident. |
| physics |
the science that deals with matter and energy, their qualities, and the relationships between them. It includes the study of light, heat, sound, electricity, and force. (The word is used with a singular verb.) |
| rustle |
to make soft, hissing sounds like things rubbing together. |
| sadden |
to make or become unhappy or unhappier. |
| scoop |
a tool with a short handle attached to a deep, curved bowl, used to take up food or grain. |
| seep |
to spread or flow through gradually. |
| talon |
a claw of a bird or animal. |
| technological |
of or relating to technology. |
| tourism |
the act of traveling, usually for sightseeing or relaxing. |
| unless |
except on the condition that. |
| veil |
a thin piece of fabric or net worn over the face, head, or shoulders, or over some combination of these. A veil is used as a decoration or to hide a person's face. |