as it would be if
It was as if the world had come to an end.

other than
Do you have any other foods besides meat?

to expode
The fireworks burst over the lake and filled the sky with brilliant colors.

a plant that grows sharp spines on its surface and is usually found in deserts
The nice thing about owning a cactus is that it won't die if you forget to water it sometimes.

an academic title obtained from a university or college that proves one has completed all necessary course work
She earned a degree from a large, well-known university.

an act or process of growing
The students have shown such outstanding growth from their first exam.

a sharp pointed outgrowth on a tree
Be careful when you handle a cactus because it has sharp spines that can poke you.

to pull by suction
The plants sucked the moisture out of the ground.

to stay alive
The lost teens, did their best to survive the harsh conditions.

resembling wax in appearance or charicteristics
There was a waxy coating over the wood to keep it from being harmed by the elements.