| autonomy |
freedom and independence; self-governance. |
| botany |
the science that studies plants. Botany is a branch of biology. |
| commend |
to speak of with praise for some act or service. |
| converse2 |
a thing that is the opposite or the reverse of something else. |
| expend |
to use up. |
| friction |
the rubbing of objects against each other. |
| impudent |
not showing respect; bold and rude. |
| lush |
growing thick and healthy. |
| nausea |
a sick feeling in the stomach with the need to vomit. |
| nevertheless |
however; still. |
| off-key |
not on the right musical note or pitch; flat or sharp. |
| reception |
the act or process of receiving. |
| subsequent |
coming or happening after; following. |
| unexpected |
unforeseen; surprising. |
| valve |
a device that controls the flow of a liquid or gas through a pipe or tube. |