| blunt |
having a dull edge or point; not sharp. |
| etiquette |
rules for good behavior and manners. |
| 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. |
| glory |
great honor, praise, or fame. |
| growth |
the process of becoming larger through natural development. |
| handful |
the amount that can be held in a single hand. |
| prey |
an animal that is hunted or caught for food, usually by another animal. Certain plants catch prey as well. |
| punctual |
on time; prompt. |
| ramble |
to wander or stroll without any particular goal; roam. |
| resident |
a person who lives in a particular place. |
| reward |
something of value that is promised to someone for good work or a good deed. |
| sympathy |
kind understanding and concern for others when they are sad, suffering, or having trouble. |
| talented |
having a natural skill or gift in some activity. |
| twilight |
the faint light in the sky when the sun is below the horizon before sunrise and after sunset. |
| within |
in the inner part of; inside. |