| accurate |
free of mistakes or error. |
| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| beast |
any animal other than a human, especially a mammal with four legs. |
| decay |
to rot or become rotted. |
| defensive |
used to protect or guard against attack. |
| flutter |
to wave rapidly back and forth or up and down. |
| grove |
a small group of trees. |
| melodious |
having a pleasant melody. |
| plain |
easily seen or heard; clear; visible. |
| scholar |
a person who has much knowledge, usually acquired from research and study. |
| security |
freedom from fear or danger; safety. |
| slit |
to cut a long straight line into or through. |
| tick1 |
the repeated clicking sound of a watch or clock. |
| twinge |
a sudden, sharp pain that does not last long. |
| wreath |
a band of flowers or leaves woven or twisted together in the shape of a circle and used as a symbol or decoration. |