| botany |
the science that studies plants. Botany is a branch of biology. |
| cleanse |
to make clean; remove dirt from. |
| decree |
an official order or decision by a ruler or government. |
| devotion |
strong affection or loyalty. |
| diminish |
to make smaller or cause to appear smaller in size or importance. |
| fluctuation |
unsteadiness; vacillation. |
| mar |
to damage or spoil, especially on the surface or face, but not severely. |
| mortal |
not living forever; having to die some day. |
| negotiable |
subject to discussion and revision, as terms in an agreement or contract. |
| obese |
very fat. |
| perplex |
to puzzle, confuse, or cause uncertainty in the mind of (a person). |
| prosecutor |
an attorney who tries a case against an accused person in a court of law. |
| rejoice |
to be full of joy or show great pleasure (sometimes followed by "in"). |
| relish |
a great enjoyment of something. |
| significant |
being or causing something of importance. |