vocab

3. a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk or stem of a living plant, from which it receives sap.
5. having a haggard appearance because of suffering, hunger, or age.
6. in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.
8. Expressive of suffering or woe; mournful.
9. Relating to lymph secretion in or from body tissues.

1. showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.
2. dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.
4. to prevent someone from accomplishing something
6. in a way that lacks strength or force.
7. to clear (someone) of blame or suspicion; show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.