| abdomen |
the part of the body between the chest and the hips. The abdomen contains the stomach, intestines, and liver. |
| autonomous |
free and independent, as a state or an organism; self-governing. |
| compromise |
a settlement of a disagreement in which each side gives up something, or the result of such a settlement. |
| decoy |
something used to attract animals or people into danger. Wooden decoys in the shape of birds or animals are often used by hunters to lead animals into a trap. |
| defect |
a weakness, flaw, or bad quality. |
| discard |
to throw out or away; cast off. |
| internal |
located on the inside; inner. |
| interpret |
to decide on or explain the meaning of. |
| nestle |
to lie close or curled next to. |
| optimum |
the situation, quantity, degree, or other condition that is most desirable. |
| overlook |
to fail to see or notice. |
| paradigm |
an example, model, pattern, or the like. |
| pinpoint |
to find or explain exactly. |
| sovereign |
having independent government. |
| summarize |
to be a concise statement of. |