glowworm
an insect larva that gives off light in the dark
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deprecate
to say that you do not approve of something
splotch
a large, irregular spot or stain
extravagantly
in a way that spends too much money or uses too much of something
luminescent
giving off light without heat
torchbearer
a person who carries a torch in a ceremony or event
luminescence
a soft glow or the light produced by something that shines without heat
goby
a small fish that lives near the bottom of rivers, lakes, or the sea
trawl
a large fishing net that is dragged through the water
standardize
to make different things use the same rules, methods, or level of quality
personalize
to change something so it fits a person's needs or preferences
painstaking
done with a lot of care and attention to detail
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fluorescence
light that some substances give off after they absorb energy
bask
to relax in warmth or sunlight
extraneous
not relevant to the subject or situation
alluring
very attractive or tempting
revolutionize
to change something completely, especially in a way that has a big effect
fantastical
strange, unusual, or made up from the imagination
awash
covered or soaked with water
aptly
in a way that is suitable and exactly right for the situation
spew
to send out or throw out quickly and forcefully
eon
a very long period of time
ooze
to flow out slowly in a thick or sticky way
nadir
the lowest point in someone's success, happiness, or situation