| acoustic |
having to do with sound or hearing. |
| coarse |
having large grains or pieces, or a rough surface. |
| decoration |
something used to decorate or to make something else more beautiful. |
| delay |
the act of putting off until a later time. |
| elastic |
able to stretch easily without breaking and then return to original form. |
| emerge |
to rise up from or come into view. |
| gene |
a tiny section of a chromosome. A gene causes a particular characteristic, such as eye color or hair color, to be passed on from parent to offspring. |
| necessary |
needed; essential. |
| partnership |
a relationship based on a shared activity or goal. |
| prevent |
to keep or stop from happening. |
| ripple |
to move or flow in small waves. |
| stencil |
a sheet of some material out of which letters or a pattern has been cut. Paint or ink can pass through stencils to form a design on the surface underneath. |
| temperature |
the degree of heat or cold of an object or an environment. |
| therapist |
one who specializes in treating people with psychological, emotional, or social problems. |
| thrill |
to cause to feel a sudden, sharp excitement. |