| assumption |
something that is supposed or believed without questioning. For example, if you ask someone whether she is allowed to watch TV during dinner, you have made an assumption that there is a TV in her house. Assumptions are ideas people have that are not based on proven facts. An assumption can be correct or incorrect. |
| confront |
to meet, face, or stand up to boldly. |
| coordination |
the working together of different muscles to carry out a complicated movement. |
| entrust |
to hand over to for the care or protection of. |
| incite |
to bring about, especially by angering or upsetting. |
| inflate |
to make larger or expand. |
| irrelevant |
not having anything to do with the matter being considered or talked about. |
| nutrient |
something in food that helps people, animals, and plants live and grow. |
| perishable |
likely to spoil or rot in a short time. |
| redirect |
to guide to a different destination or by a different route. |
| traction |
the grip or holding power of a body moving on a surface. |
| uncertainty |
the condition or quality of being unsure or doubtful. |
| unify |
to make into a single unit or thing; bring together; unite. |
| vacancy |
unfilled space, place, or position. |
| venom |
the poison that certain snakes, insects, scorpions, and other animals produce. Venom is put into prey by biting or stinging. |