| arid |
extremely dry, especially from lack of rainfall. |
| bamboozle |
(informal) to trick by deceptive claims, flattery, or the like; deceive. |
| compress |
to press into less space; squeeze closely together. |
| hormone |
a substance made by certain cells in the body. Hormones move around the body in the blood and have effects on certain organs and cells. Hormones help control body processes such as growth. |
| inquiry |
a question or request for information. |
| lament |
to mourn for or regret. |
| lull |
to calm or cause to sleep. |
| marketing |
advertising and other activities involved in getting people to buy a product or service from a company. |
| metaphor |
a phrase that describes something by comparing it to some other thing. |
| mortal |
not living forever; having to die some day. |
| municipal |
of or having to do with a local government or unit of government. |
| subsequent |
coming or happening after; following. |
| vivid |
bright and strong. |
| woo |
to solicit or invite (some consequence or result). |
| wrath |
fierce anger. |