| assay |
to try out or test. |
| botany |
the science that studies plants. Botany is a branch of biology. |
| contribute |
to give for a purpose. |
| crusade |
(often capitalized) any of the wars between European Catholics and Middle Eastern Muslims between 1095 and 1291. During these wars, the Catholics tried to take territory away from the Muslims. |
| deplete |
to lessen drastically; exhaust. |
| devotion |
strong affection or loyalty. |
| evolve |
to develop gradually; come into being. |
| export |
the act of sending goods to another country to sell. |
| functional |
serving a purpose or able to serve the intended purpose. |
| metaphor |
a phrase that describes something by comparing it to some other thing. |
| oblige |
to make (someone) feel bound to do something or to act in a certain way. |
| obstruct |
to block or clog. |
| presently |
in a little while; very soon. |
| proposition |
a suggested plan of action. |
| scorch |
to burn slightly. |