assault
make a physical attack
bludgeon
a thick stick with a heavy end, used as a weapon
committee
a group of people appointed for a specific function, typically consisting of members of a larger group
consumption
the using up of a resource
defoliant
a chemical that removes the leaves from trees and plants and is often used in warfare
disseminate
spread or disperse something, esp. information widely
enzyme
a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
grim
depressing or worrying to consider
habitat
the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism
herbivore
an animal that feeds on plants
insecticide
a substance used for killing insects
lethal
sufficient to cause death
permeate
spread throughout something
precise
exact, accurate, and careful about details
prosperous
successful in material terms
residue
a small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used
secretion
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion
serialize
publish or broadcast a story or play in regular installments
spawn
release or deposit eggs
specter
a ghost
susceptible
easily influenced by feelings or emotions
vindicate
clear someone of blame or suspicion
