| axis |
a real or imaginary line through the center of an object, around which the object turns. |
| brighten |
to become or cause to be enlivened or more cheerful. |
| capital1 |
the city where the government of a country, state, or province is located. |
| clash |
to strike together with force, making a loud noise. |
| degree |
a stage or step in a course of action. |
| employment |
the act of hiring or keeping someone as a paid worker. |
| exhibit |
a collection of things that are shown or on display for many people to look at. |
| gruff |
low and harsh. |
| infect |
to spread germs or disease to. |
| lessen |
to become or make smaller in amount or size. |
| nectar |
the sweet liquid a plant makes that attracts insects and birds. |
| reproduction |
a copy of something. |
| shorten |
to make shorter. |
| trial |
the act of hearing a case in court to decide whether or not a person has broken a particular law. |
| update |
to provide (someone) with new or current information. |