| accentuate |
to give more emphasis to; draw attention to. |
| append |
to add, especially as something extra at the end of a text. |
| Aurora |
bands or streamers of light that appear in the sky at night in areas around the magnetic poles, caused by solar particles striking atoms in the outer part of the earth's atmosphere. |
| civilization |
an advanced state of development of a society as judged by such things as having a system of government and laws, using a written language, and keeping written records. |
| comprehend |
to understand or grasp the meaning of. |
| concede |
to admit the truth or justice of. |
| derivative |
copied, modeled on, or extracted from something else. |
| discipline |
training of the body or mind to bring about good performance and good behavior. |
| equitable |
characterized by fairness; just. |
| hypothetical |
based on a premise rather than having substance in reality; supposed. |
| irritate |
to anger or bother. |
| membrane |
a thin layer of tissue found in living things. Some kinds of membranes cover the outside or inside of organs. Other membranes separate or connect different parts of the body. |
| mimic |
to copy or imitate. |
| summons |
a request or demand to do something. |
| venom |
the poison that certain snakes, insects, scorpions, and other animals produce. Venom is put into prey by biting or stinging. |