gratified
having received what was desired
thermos
vacuum flask that preserves temperature of hot or cold drinks
acrophobia
a morbid fear of great heights
verbatim
using exactly the same words
dormant
inactive but capable of becoming active
captain
the leader of a group of people
fragile
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
epidermis
the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
laborious
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
maternal
characteristic of a mother
gradual
proceeding in small stages
photosynthesis
synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)
sympathetic
expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward
pediatrics
the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children
hydrant
a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
Protozoa
in some classifications considered a superphylum or a subkingdom; comprises flagellates; ciliates; sporozoans; amoebas; foraminifers
paternity
the state of being a father
pedestal
an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)
pacifist
someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes
nominate
propose as a candidate for some honor
popular
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
