| although |
in spite of the fact that; even though. |
| attack |
to begin to cause harm to. |
| dense |
having parts very close together with little space between. |
| gland |
a group of cells or an organ that produces fluids that are released into the body or pass out of the body. |
| mumble |
to speak low and in a way that is not easy to understand; mutter. |
| perfect |
free from mistakes or faults. |
| perimeter |
the boundary or border of a figure or area. |
| plump |
full and round in shape; chubby. |
| religion |
a set of beliefs about how the universe was made and what its purpose is. Religion usually involves worship of a god or gods, and the belief in certain ideas about right and wrong behavior. |
| require |
to need. |
| reserve |
to hold back or save for later use. |
| restore |
to bring back into use or existence. |
| simmer |
to cook in a liquid that is kept near the boiling point. |
| slack |
not tight; hanging loose; drooping. |
| tariff |
a government tax on goods that come into a country; duty. |