| appeal |
a serious and sincere request for help. |
| cattle |
large mammals raised on farms or ranches for their milk or meat. Female cattle are called cows. Male cattle are called steers or bulls. Young cattle are called calves. The ox and the yak are kinds of cattle. |
| conservation |
the act of keeping and protecting from waste, loss, or destruction. |
| convert |
to change into another form or state. |
| divorce |
to use the law to bring an end to a marriage with (someone). |
| emotion |
a strong feeling such as joy, hatred, sorrow, or fear. When one feels an emotion, there are physical changes such as an increase in pulse, crying, or trembling. |
| handicap |
anything that makes things harder or keeps one from doing better. |
| mumble |
to speak low and in a way that is not easy to understand; mutter. |
| network |
a system that involves a number of persons or groups. |
| officer |
a person holding a position of trust and responsibility in a business, organization, or government agency. |
| prickly |
full of small, sharp points. |
| pursue |
to follow in order to reach or catch; chase. |
| salute |
to show respect by raising the right hand to the forehead. |
| talent |
a natural skill or ability. |
| unlike |
different; not equal. |