Take in or soak up

The ability of a material to return to its original shape after it has been stretched

Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society

The leaves of a plant

Rotting

go in different directions

Sloping or leading upward

a device clipped to a rope when climbing; used as a foothold or handhold

Absolutely necessary or important

the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

Impossible to hear

to support a structure (tree)

differ in size, amount, degree, or nature

to grow or develop well

Successfully overcome a problem or weakness

To bring swallowed food back up

Clever or smart in a tricking way

Something collected as a sample or for examination

a feature that is easily changed to make a prediction