| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| arc |
any curved line; anything shaped like a bow or curve. |
| botany |
the science that studies plants. Botany is a branch of biology. |
| compliance |
acquiescence or conformity. |
| disgrace |
loss of respect, honor, or favor; shame. |
| embed |
to set firmly in some surrounding material. |
| engineering |
the study and practice of using scientific and mathematical knowledge to do practical things. Knowledge of engineering is needed to design and build roads, bridges, tools, and machines. |
| herald |
a person who conveys or announces official news; messenger. |
| intern |
a doctor who recently graduated from medical school and is working with more experienced doctors to finish training. |
| miserly |
stingy or penurious. |
| pact |
an agreement or a sworn promise. |
| repeal |
to do away with or cancel officially. |
| tenant |
a person or group that occupies or uses another's house, office, building, or land, especially in exchange for rent. |
| tragedy |
a disaster; a very sad event. |
| verdict |
the decision of a judge or jury in a law case. |