| acquit |
to free from a charge of breaking the law; declare not guilty. |
| distinctive |
serving to set apart or mark as distinct or unusual. |
| 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. |
| hierarchy |
a body of persons or entities graded according to rank or level of authority. |
| indication |
anything that indicates, such as a sign. |
| indifference |
lack of interest, especially when interest is called for,expected, or hoped for. |
| integrate |
to bring together and mix into a whole. |
| mindful |
careful; attentive (usually followed by "of"). |
| municipal |
of or having to do with a local government or unit of government. |
| nausea |
a sick feeling in the stomach with the need to vomit. |
| presume |
to take for granted; assume. |
| probability |
the condition or fact that something might happen. |
| rivalry |
the act, relation, or condition of one who competes with another or of those who compete with each for dominance. |
| sniper |
a soldier who shoots at enemy troops from a concealed position. |
| stabilize |
to become steady, firm, unwavering, or fixed. |