| biology |
the science that studies the growth and life processes of living things. |
| diplomat |
a person whose job is to handle relations with the governments of other countries. |
| divorce |
to use the law to bring an end to a marriage with (someone). |
| governor |
a person who leads a state of the United States or some other political unit. |
| hasten |
to move or act with speed; hurry. |
| molten |
made liquid by very high heat. |
| persuade |
to cause to do something by using reason or argument. |
| poet |
a person who writes poetry. |
| revolve |
to turn or spin in place. |
| scratch |
to scrape or damage with something sharp. |
| slack |
not tight; hanging loose; drooping. |
| supreme |
having the highest rank, position, or authority. |
| talon |
a claw of a bird or animal. |
| therapy |
treatment meant to cure a disease or heal an injury. |
| weaken |
to make weak or weaker; to cause (something) to be less strong. |