| arid |
extremely dry, especially from lack of rainfall. |
| avail |
to be useful or profitable to; be of value to. |
| burial |
the act of putting a dead body underground or in the sea. |
| crease |
a fold or dent made by heat or pressure. |
| duplicate |
something that is an exact copy of something else. |
| economics |
the study of how goods and services are produced and distributed. |
| 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. |
| herald |
a person who conveys or announces official news; messenger. |
| odyssey |
an extended, wandering journey of adventure or quest. |
| peerless |
having no equal; unmatched in excellence. |
| plea |
a serious or sincere call for help; appeal. |
| refine |
to make pure or fine. |
| regulatory |
pertaining to or having the purpose of making or enforcing rules. |
| severity |
strictness; harshness. |
| substantial |
considerable; ample. |