| autonomous |
free and independent, as a state or an organism; self-governing. |
| behalf |
support; aid (used with "in" or "on" and followed by "of"). |
| botany |
the science that studies plants. Botany is a branch of biology. |
| brood |
to think or worry a lot about a single subject (usually followed by "on" or "over"). |
| compress |
to press into less space; squeeze closely together. |
| concise |
saying much in a few words; short and to the point. |
| creed |
a set of beliefs held by a person or group. |
| expedite |
to send off, facilitate the progress of, or accomplish with speed and efficiency. |
| inhale |
to breathe in; take in by breathing. |
| intact |
staying complete, whole, or without damage; not changed or harmed. |
| mainstream |
agreeing with or shaped by the main trends and most common opinions of a group or society. |
| migration |
the act or process of moving to another region to live, especially in a group. |
| optimum |
the situation, quantity, degree, or other condition that is most desirable. |
| pregnancy |
the condition in a female human or animal in which the body is developing new life and preparing to give birth. |
| prolific |
producing young or new growth in abundance; fertile. |