| blueprint |
a print of a drawing that shows a building plan. Blueprints usually have white lines on a blue background. |
| carat |
a unit of weight for diamonds and other gems, equal to one-fifth of a gram. |
| emit |
to send out or give off. |
| evaluate |
to judge the level or value of. |
| experiment |
to explore by trying different things. |
| frigid |
very cold; freezing. |
| 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. |
| girder |
a heavy beam made of steel or wood used to support the floor or framework of a bridge or building. |
| heroic |
noble and courageous. |
| hieroglyphic |
a picture or symbol that stands for a word or sound; single hieroglyphic symbol. |
| hue |
a particular color, such as sky blue; shade. |
| participate |
to take part; share (usually followed by "in"). |
| swivel |
a device that allows the object fastened or mounted to it to turn freely or pivot. |
| symmetry |
a state in which both sides of something are balanced in size, form, or arrangement. |
| waver1 |
to move back and forth in a fluttering motion; sway. |