| approximation |
an estimate; guess. |
| botany |
the science that studies plants. Botany is a branch of biology. |
| conceal |
to hide or keep hidden from sight. |
| confidentiality |
the state or condition of being kept private or communicated only in private. |
| dynamic |
full of energy and strength; lively; active. |
| environmental |
of or having to do with the surroundings of something, especially the natural surroundings. |
| 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. |
| hostility |
the state of being unfriendly or full of hate. |
| hover |
to stay hanging in the air, often by quick flapping or spinning. |
| instinct |
natural behavior in an animal that is not taught by parents or experience but is simply part of what an animal is born with. |
| inward |
in or toward the inside or center. |
| ironically |
contrary to what seemed likely at first or to what one would naturally predict. |
| mutilate |
to destroy by cutting or tearing off a necessary part. |
| rapture |
great happiness, joy, or ecstasy; bliss. |
| stance |
the opinions or attitude of someone with regard to something. |