| biography |
the written story of the facts and events of a person's life. |
| biology |
the science that studies the growth and life processes of living things. |
| briefly |
in a way that is not lengthy; for a short time. |
| cooperate |
to work with others. |
| discomfort |
a condition of being uneasy or in pain. |
| goblin |
a small, ugly creature in fairy tales that does evil or mischief to humans. |
| hedge |
a solid row of bushes, used as a kind of fence. |
| independent |
not ruled by another; ruling oneself. |
| merriment |
lighthearted and happy enjoyment, especially in the company of others; gaiety; mirth. |
| omit |
to leave out; not include. |
| original |
first; earliest. |
| prospect |
something that is expected or very likely to happen. |
| quality |
a feature that makes a person or thing what it is. |
| runt |
a dog, pig, or other animal that is the smallest of a litter. |
| slouch |
to sit, stand, or move with a bent, careless posture. |