| behalf |
support; aid (used with "in" or "on" and followed by "of"). |
| breakthrough |
an important discovery in a particular field that encourages an acceleration in knowledge or expertise. |
| hieroglyphic |
a picture or symbol that stands for a word or sound; single hieroglyphic symbol. |
| horde |
a large number, group, or crowd. |
| intercept |
to stop or take hold of; interrupt the movement or progress of. |
| latency |
the state of being present but not yet apparent, developed, or operative. |
| optimum |
the situation, quantity, degree, or other condition that is most desirable. |
| perfection |
the state or condition of being without a fault or mistake. |
| periodic |
happening or appearing at regular times. |
| placebo |
an inert substance given to a patient as if it were a drug in order to placate or to serve as a control in an experiment. |
| quirk |
an odd personal trait; idiosyncrasy. |
| revise |
to change or make different. |
| sophisticated |
having or showing a lot of knowledge or experience; not ignorant or simple. |
| stench |
an unpleasant or foul odor; stink. |
| woo |
to solicit or invite (some consequence or result). |