| assay |
to try out or test. |
| bard |
in ancient Celtic times, a person who composed and recited or sang epic poetry. |
| concept |
a general idea or thought. |
| 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. |
| latter |
the second of two things mentioned. |
| lexicon |
the set of terms used by an individual, a particular group, or a profession; vocabulary. |
| narrative |
a story, description, or account of events. |
| patent |
a government grant that gives someone the right to make, use, or sell an invention. A patent is given for a certain number of years. |
| prestige |
importance in the eyes of other people because of doing great things, being in high position, or having wealth. |
| refinement |
an improvement, usually in the details of something. |
| reversal |
the act of turning in or taking an opposite direction or position. |
| stench |
an unpleasant or foul odor; stink. |
| transcend |
to go beyond or rise above (a common limitation). |
| validate |
to prove acceptable; verify. |
| validity |
the condition or fact of being based on truth, fact, or knowledge. |