| absolutely |
totally; completely. |
| contagious |
able to be spread from person to person. |
| decay |
to rot or become rotted. |
| economist |
a person who is an expert in the study of economics. |
| herb |
a plant that is used for healing the body or to give a pleasant smell or taste to something. |
| myth |
a story or group of stories that form part of the traditional knowledge of a society. Myths often use imaginative plots and characters to explain how the world began and why nature and people behave the way they do. |
| overwhelm |
to beat or defeat by greater force; destroy. |
| pest |
someone or something that annoys or bothers; nuisance. |
| prevention |
the act or process of keeping something unwanted or dangerous from happening. |
| priest |
a person who is authorized by a church to lead prayers and religious services. |
| siphon |
a tube or pipe used to suck a liquid over the top of its container and into a lower one by means of air pressure. |
| thatch |
straw, palm leaves, or other dried plant material used as a roof covering. |
| vertical |
straight up and down; upright. |
| vice |
wicked, evil, or criminal behavior. |
| worldwide |
spread or happening all over the world. |