| constitute |
to form or make up. |
| converse2 |
a thing that is the opposite or the reverse of something else. |
| cylinder |
a solid figure with a shape similar to that of a can, a round flat cake, or a round tube with closed ends. A cylinder has parallel circular faces joined by one curved face. |
| developmental |
of or having to do with how someone or something grows and evolves from the earliest stages. |
| ecological |
of or pertaining to the relationships between living things and their environments. |
| exasperate |
to bother or annoy to the point of causing anger. |
| expose |
to uncover or reveal. |
| forte1 |
a strong or exceptional point, such as a talent or skill. |
| 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. |
| intellect |
the ability to reason and understand. |
| labyrinth |
an intricate network of pathways or passageways intended to confuse the person or animal that navigates it; maze. |
| obsess |
to preoccupy the mind or emotions of (someone) excessively or abnormally. |
| respiration |
the act of breathing. |
| status |
a person's position or rank compared with others. |
| unstable |
likely to change suddenly. |