| animation |
the act or result of causing something to become lively or active. |
| dauntless |
incapable of being discouraged or frightened off; fearless. |
| delegation |
a group of people chosen to speak or act for others. |
| fluent |
able to speak or write easily and naturally. |
| furtive |
done with or characterized by stealth; surreptitious; sly. |
| 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. |
| illustrate |
to explain or make clear by giving examples. |
| incidental |
happening or likely to happen concurrently or in connection with something else but as a subordinate or less important element. |
| optimistic |
likely to be hopeful that things will work out well. |
| perspective |
the way things are seen from a particular point of view. |
| persuasion |
the act of convincing someone to believe something or do something. |
| reflective |
characterized by or tending to meditation, especially in contrast to abrupt action; thoughtful. |
| resumption |
the act or fact of starting again or continuing following a pause or interruption. |
| situate |
to put in a particular place or position; place or locate. |
| suppliant |
a person who makes a heartfelt request. |