| abolish |
to get rid of or do away with; end. |
| adaptive |
capable of changing in response to changes in environment. |
| caravan |
a band of people traveling together. Caravans are often formed for safety when crossing a remote area like a desert. |
| congressional |
(sometimes capitalized) of or pertaining to a legislative congress, especially the U.S. Congress. |
| disgrace |
loss of respect, honor, or favor; shame. |
| freshman |
a student in the first year of high school, college, or university. |
| 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. |
| infuse |
to fill or inspire. |
| mechanism |
the working or moving part or process that causes a result. |
| political |
having to do with the study or practice of government and its policies. |
| posture |
the general position of or manner of holding the body. |
| precursor |
an earlier or previous person, group, event, or form of something; predecessor. |
| rivet |
a metal bolt that pins metal plates or other objects together. |
| usage |
way or manner of using or treating something. |
| verdict |
the decision of a judge or jury in a law case. |