| actively |
in a way that involves making an effort, taking action, or participating. |
| ambition |
a strong desire to become famous, rich, or to reach a goal. |
| baffle |
to confuse; puzzle. |
| blame |
to place responsibility on for a mistake or fault. |
| cattle |
large mammals raised on farms or ranches for their milk or meat. Female cattle are called cows. Male cattle are called steers or bulls. Young cattle are called calves. The ox and the yak are kinds of cattle. |
| coil |
to wind into circles. |
| despair |
the complete lack of hope. |
| invention |
the act or process of coming up with or creating something new. |
| mutate |
to display or cause to display a physical trait or characteristic that is different from one's parent or parents as a result of a change within a gene or chromosome. |
| old-fashioned |
looking or being like past styles, manners, or ways of behaving. |
| plug |
an object made of cork, rubber, or other material used to block an opening. |
| rouse |
to waken from sleep or a state similar to sleep. |
| shriek |
a loud shrill cry of fear, joy, or surprise. |
| society |
all human beings considered together. |
| whittle |
to cut small bits or thin layers from, or to trim or shape by so doing. |