| average |
a usual amount or kind; something that is not outside the ordinary. |
| comfort |
to give relief from a painful or difficult situation; soothe. |
| declaration |
an official or formal announcement or proclamation, or the document containing it. |
| detect |
to discover or notice. |
| diversity |
the state or condition of being varied or consisting of various kinds. |
| etiquette |
rules for good behavior and manners. |
| fiber |
a small, thin part of a plant, animal, or mineral that is shaped like a thread. |
| majority |
the greater number or amount; a number or amount greater than half. |
| molten |
made liquid by very high heat. |
| 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. |
| officer |
a person holding a position of trust and responsibility in a business, organization, or government agency. |
| souvenir |
something kept as a reminder of a place, event, or friendship; memento. |
| spread |
to open or stretch out. |
| stake1 |
a sharpened or pointed post that is driven into the ground. Stakes can be used to mark a place or to support something. |
| trial |
the act of hearing a case in court to decide whether or not a person has broken a particular law. |