| artificial |
made by human beings; not natural. |
| clump |
a group of things close together. |
| couple |
two things of the same kind or that go together in some way. |
| dampen |
to make moist or slightly wet. |
| estimate |
a careful guess as to the amount, size, or value of something. |
| formation |
the act of forming or the state of being formed. |
| gadget |
a small tool or device with a clever design or unusual use. |
| gene |
a tiny section of a chromosome. A gene causes a particular characteristic, such as eye color or hair color, to be passed on from parent to offspring. |
| laundry |
clothing, sheets, and other things that are cleaned by washing or that are washed and ironed. |
| mascot |
an animal, person, or thing that is considered to bring good luck. Mascots are sometimes kept by a sports team. |
| overlap |
to cover or go over part of. |
| pantry |
a small room near a kitchen, for keeping food, dishes, and other supplies. |
| parade |
a public procession of people, marching bands, or vehicles in front of spectators as part of a celebration or ceremony. |
| prophecy |
a prediction or warning of future events. |
| puny |
very small or weak; feeble. |