| anatomy |
the parts of a living thing and how they fit together. |
| citation |
the act of citing or quoting, or the passage or source so cited. |
| confidential |
secret. |
| consolidation |
the act of combining into a whole or mass; unification. |
| cordial |
warm and friendly; courteous. |
| genetics |
(used with a singular verb) the science that studies how characteristics are passed on from parent to offspring. Genetics is concerned with the influence of genes on the appearance, development, and evolution of plants and animals. |
| intent1 |
plan; aim; intention. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| particularly |
to an unusual degree; more than other things in a group. |
| pedestal |
a support or base for a column, statue, or some other object. |
| picturesque |
as pleasing or interesting to look at as a picture or painting. |
| plaza |
a public square or open space in the center of a town. |
| premature |
done, happening, or born before the expected time; too soon. |
| rendezvous |
a meeting that has been arranged ahead of time. |
| restrain |
to hold back or control. |