Vocabulary Sept 15th

A printed publication (usually issued daily or weekly) consisting of folded unstapled sheets and containing news, feature articles, advertisements, and correspondence.

A  stiff, sharp-pointed, straight or curved woody projection on the stem or other part of a plant.

A person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth, whether subsequently resident there or not.

A dry, barren area of land, especially one covered with sand, that is characteristically desolate, waterless, and without vegetation.

Two times; on two occasions.

A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.

A green pigment, present in all green plants and in cyanobacteria, responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis. Its molecule contains a magnesium atom held in a porphyrin ring.

Each of the pair of organs situated within the rib cage, consisting of elastic sacs with branching passages into which air is drawn, so that oxygen can pass into the blood and carbon dioxide be removed.

A quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects.

Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.

Have or retain possession of.

Unwilling to work or use energy.

Go away from.

Raise to a higher position or level.

The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.