| circumference |
the line that forms the outside edge of a circle or other round figure or area. |
| compression |
the act or process of pressing down on or together, causing flattening or condensing. |
| dwindle |
to become or cause to become gradually smaller or less until almost nothing remains; shrink. |
| evasive |
serving to allow one to avoid, escape, or fail to perform something. |
| exquisite |
very beautiful; made in a lovely or delicate way. |
| 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. |
| heritage |
something that one believes, thinks, or does that comes from one's family or ethnic background; tradition. |
| improper |
not correct. |
| increasingly |
more and more; to a greater and greater degree. |
| inferior |
lower in rank, position, or degree. |
| manuscript |
a piece of writing prepared by the author before it becomes a printed article or book. |
| multitude |
a large number of people, animals, or things. |
| productivity |
the capacity for manufacturing things or doing any work that yields measurable results. |
| sanctuary |
a holy or sacred place. |
| squeamish |
nauseated, or tending to be easily nauseated or disgusted; queasy. |