| affect1 |
to cause a change in; influence. |
| era |
a period of time in history. An era often begins or ends with an important event. |
| extent |
the area, amount, or distance that something reaches or covers; range. |
| function |
to run or operate, especially in a way that is normal or desired. |
| gloom |
lack of light; darkness. |
| grim |
stern or harsh. |
| guideline |
a rule that tells people how to do something in the way that is considered best. |
| immediate |
happening right away; instant. |
| inspect |
to look at very carefully to find any problems. |
| labor |
hard work or effort. |
| 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. |
| phony |
(informal) not real or genuine; fake. |
| thrive |
to do well or be successful. |
| unsuccessful |
not resulting in or achieving the desired goal. |
| waste |
to use or spend in a careless way or for little or no return. |