| adjustment |
the act or process of changing or fixing something. |
| advantage |
a better chance or position; upper hand. |
| conservation |
the act of keeping and protecting from waste, loss, or destruction. |
| developer |
someone who buys land and makes it ready to be used for homes, business, recreation, or the like. |
| distinct |
different or set apart; separate. |
| mummy |
a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies. |
| persistent |
continuing, lasting, or holding on in a firm, steady way. |
| poet |
a person who writes poetry. |
| prepare |
to make ready. |
| primary |
main; chief. |
| sentence |
to declare the punishment for a person's crime. |
| software |
any of the programs that are written to operate a computer. |
| surrender |
to turn over or yield to the power or control of another. |
| trespass |
an act of entering the property of another without permission, which is against the law. |
| tumor |
a mass of extra tissue that grows in or on the body. Some tumors are harmful. |