| biological |
having to do with living things and their life processes. |
| carat |
a unit of weight for diamonds and other gems, equal to one-fifth of a gram. |
| caravan |
a band of people traveling together. Caravans are often formed for safety when crossing a remote area like a desert. |
| charisma |
an unusual ability to influence people and arouse devotion. |
| comprise |
to be made up of; consist of. |
| diplomatic |
careful not to anger people or hurt their feelings. |
| elementary |
having to do with the most basic or simplest parts of something. |
| formulation |
the process or result of clear, methodical development or articulation. |
| incidence |
the frequency with which something happens or the range over which it occurs. |
| narrator |
a person or character who tells a story. |
| picturesque |
as pleasing or interesting to look at as a picture or painting. |
| plentiful |
large in amount; more than enough. |
| repent1 |
to be sorry or feel remorse for sins or transgressions; be penitent. |
| strenuous |
marked by great effort or energy; vigorous or zealous. |
| transformative |
effecting a significant change in the nature, character, or behavior of a person or group. |