| calamity |
an event causing great harm, pain, or destruction; disaster. |
| congressional |
(sometimes capitalized) of or pertaining to a legislative congress, especially the U.S. Congress. |
| controversial |
causing arguments. |
| disposable |
meant to be thrown out after use. |
| employ |
to make use of; use. |
| furtive |
done with or characterized by stealth; surreptitious; sly. |
| gorge |
a narrow space between rocky cliffs. |
| 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. |
| inhale |
to breathe in; take in by breathing. |
| mull1 |
to think something over; ponder. |
| optimum |
the situation, quantity, degree, or other condition that is most desirable. |
| proliferation |
the act of spreading or multiplying rapidly. |
| random |
made or done without purpose or pattern; made or done by chance. |
| renowned |
known and praised by many; famous. |
| underestimate |
to appraise at too low a quantity, rate, strength, value, or the like. |