| biology |
the science that studies the growth and life processes of living things. |
| defensive |
used to protect or guard against attack. |
| delay |
the act of putting off until a later time. |
| dispute |
an argument or debate. |
| fleet1 |
a group of navy ships under one command. |
| grenade |
a small bomb that is thrown by hand or shot from a rifle after its fuse is set. |
| impatient |
not willing or able to wait calmly. |
| mingle |
to come together or join with other people. |
| peer2 |
to look hard or closely to see something better. |
| poetry |
short pieces of writing, in general, that use special rhythm, imaginative language, and often rhyme to create beauty or express unique thoughts and feelings. |
| prophecy |
a prediction or warning of future events. |
| provider |
a person or organization that is a source for or supplier of a particular product or service. |
| tumble |
to roll end over end while falling or while in flight. |
| unlikely |
not probable; doubtful. |
| youngster |
a young person; child. |