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| affect | v. 1. To bring about a change in. 2. To pretend to be or to have. |
| calculate | v. 1. To find the answer by using arithmetic. 2. To figure out by reasoning. |
| climate | n. The average weather conditions of an area. |
| column | n. 1. A row of figures or words running down a printed page; anything arranged like that. 2. A tall, usually stone support that holds up something. 3. A regular newspaper or magazine article usually written by the same person. |
| decay | v. To rot. n. a breaking down or rotting. |
| exceed | v. 1. To be more than. 2. To go beyond what is allowed. \ excess n. More than enough; an extra amount. excessive adj. Too much or too great. |
| forbid | v. To order not to do something. \adj. Not allowed. \ |
| grove | n. A group of trees growing together with open space between them. |
| limb | n. 1. An arm, let, or wing. 2. A large tree branch. |
| mammoth | adj. Very large; huge. |
| mature | v. To become fully grown or developed. \ adj. Fully grown or developed; adult. |
| permit | v. To allow. \ n. A written notice that allows a person to do something. |
| resist | v. 1. To refuse to give in to; to withstand. 2. To work or fight against. |
| scorch | v. To burn slightly. \ adj. Very hot. |
| tower | v. To stand above or higher than what is around it. \ adj. Very high; tall. |
