| biology |
the science that studies the growth and life processes of living things. |
| childhood |
the period or state of being young and not fully grown. |
| classical |
having to do with the complex music of the European tradition that is neither folk nor popular music. |
| defender |
someone who believes in and supports a person, plan, idea, or the like. |
| earthquake |
a shaking or other movement of part of the earth's surface, caused by movement deep within the earth. |
| equally |
in the same way; alike. |
| gruff |
low and harsh. |
| hitch |
to join or fasten with a rope or straps. |
| nonprofit |
of a business, not established to make more money than is necessary to pay employees and to remain in operation. |
| pastel |
a pale, soft color. |
| pollute |
to make dirty or harmful to health by mixing in or adding waste material. |
| responsible |
expected to take care of particular duties and jobs. |
| summit |
the highest part; peak. |
| twinge |
a sudden, sharp pain that does not last long. |
| waggle |
to sway, shake, or move unsteadily from side to side; wobble. |