| botany |
the science that studies plants. Botany is a branch of biology. |
| conceal |
to hide or keep hidden from sight. |
| construct |
to build; put together. |
| elementary |
having to do with the most basic or simplest parts of something. |
| factor |
something that has an influence on something that happens or is one of the causes of it. |
| fragile |
easily broken; delicate. |
| nutrient |
something in food that helps people, animals, and plants live and grow. |
| prior |
happening earlier in time or sequence. |
| pry1 |
to be too curious about another person's private life. |
| shun |
to keep away from or avoid on purpose. |
| spectator |
one that watches or observes. |
| startling |
causing one to move suddenly or involuntarily because loud, sudden, or unexpected. |
| symbolic |
acting as a symbol (often followed by "of"). |
| vague |
just barely visible or able to be perceived. |
| withhold |
to hold back; control. |