| ancient |
very old; existing for many years. |
| conservation |
the act of keeping and protecting from waste, loss, or destruction. |
| create |
to bring into being. |
| devote |
to give to a purpose; dedicate. |
| distract |
to draw away the attention of. |
| fragment |
a broken-off or incomplete part. |
| nasal |
of the nose. |
| nerve |
any of the fibers that carry messages to and from the brain and other parts of the body. Nerves are bundled together into a complicated system that connects all parts of the body to the spinal cord and brain. |
| plod |
to move in a slow, tired, or heavy way. |
| riot |
a violent disturbance caused by a large number of people. |
| robe |
a long, loose gown worn at certain ceremonies. |
| specimen |
a part or example used to represent a larger whole. |
| thoughtful |
having or showing careful thought. |
| university |
a large school, where people both learn and do research. A student must finish high school before attending a university. Universities offer several levels of degrees. |
| whoop |
a loud, high-pitched shout or cry. |