| biology |
the science that studies the growth and life processes of living things. |
| comic |
amusing or funny. |
| convince |
to cause to believe or accept (often followed by "of"). |
| devour |
to eat or swallow in a greedy way. |
| dungeon |
a dark, damp, underground jail. |
| examination |
a test of skill used to see how much a person knows or can do. |
| fiber |
a small, thin part of a plant, animal, or mineral that is shaped like a thread. |
| kindle |
to build or start (a fire). |
| relieve |
to make less painful or troubling; ease. |
| resume |
to start again after stopping. |
| series |
a group of related things that come one after another. |
| settlement |
a place that is newly inhabited by people. |
| shine |
to give off or reflect light. |
| steadily |
in a regular, even, constant way. |
| transform |
to change the form, look, or shape of. |