| angular |
having a bony structure, as a person's body. |
| botany |
the science that studies plants. Botany is a branch of biology. |
| censor |
an official who decides what art, movies, or books may be published. A censor works for a government, religion, or other organization, and promotes its ideas. |
| characterize |
to describe the particular character or qualities of; give certain characteristics to. |
| colleague |
a person who has the same job or employer as another. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| icon |
a person or thing that people recognize as a symbol of something and is an object of great respect and admiration. |
| influential |
having power or authority; able to affect others. |
| intermediate |
being or happening between two things, stages, positions, or persons; being in the middle. |
| intertwine |
to twist together, one about the other; interlace or interlock. |
| oblige |
to make (someone) feel bound to do something or to act in a certain way. |
| picturesque |
as pleasing or interesting to look at as a picture or painting. |
| remorse |
a feeling of guilt and real sorrow over having done something wrong. |
| straightforward |
honest, frank, and trustworthy. |
| torrent |
a heavy flow of water with a strong current, such as a rushing stream, a flood, or a heavy rainfall. |