| botany |
the science that studies plants. Botany is a branch of biology. |
| concentration |
close attention; focused mental energy. |
| dainty |
small, pretty, and delicate. |
| despicable |
worthy of hatred or contempt; worthless; low. |
| extravagant |
spending too much; spending in a foolish or careless way. |
| inmate |
someone who is restricted to a jail, hospital, or the like. |
| nook |
a corner of a room or a small area set off from a main room. |
| ordeal |
a painful, difficult experience, or test of one's character. |
| pious |
showing love for a god or gods in thought and action; religious. |
| plague |
a deadly disease, sudden invasion of harmful insects, or any terrible thing that harms many people. |
| predatory |
living on the flesh of other animals. |
| simplify |
to make plainer, easier, or less complex. |
| summons |
a request or demand to do something. |
| tangible |
capable of being touched or perceived by touch. |
| verbal |
having to do with words. |