| coordinate |
to arrange or select things so that they work well together. |
| diminish |
to make smaller or cause to appear smaller in size or importance. |
| distribution |
the act of giving out items or portions. |
| ecology |
the scientific study of the relationships between living things and their environments. |
| ecosystem |
a community of living things, together with their environment. |
| enumeration |
the act or process of naming or listing one by one. |
| excise1 |
a tax levied on the manufacture or sale of certain goods within a nation or state. |
| gape |
to stare in surprise, awe, or wonder, especially with the mouth open. |
| heckler |
one who disrupts a performance or public address with annoying remarks or questions. |
| literacy |
the state of being able to read or write. |
| narrative |
a story, description, or account of events. |
| penalty |
a punishment given for breaking a law, rule, or agreement. |
| qualify |
to make or be fit for a job or activity. |
| rejoice |
to be full of joy or show great pleasure (sometimes followed by "in"). |
| supplement |
something necessary to complete a whole or make up for a deficiency. |