| autonomy |
freedom and independence; self-governance. |
| cameo |
a stone carved so as to leave a slightly raised image of one color and a background of another, often worn as jewelry. |
| clammy |
unpleasantly moist, cool, and sticky. |
| explicit |
said or written in a clear and direct 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. |
| graceless |
inappropriate or socially awkward. |
| grovel |
to be or move about in a bowed or prostrate position, as with fear or humility; cower; cringe. |
| individualize |
to make distinct, unique, or suited to a particular person or thing. |
| lexicon |
the set of terms used by an individual, a particular group, or a profession; vocabulary. |
| massive |
having a very large amount of matter; big and heavy; solid. |
| mystify |
to confuse or puzzle, often on purpose. |
| refund |
to return or pay back. |
| romance |
a love relationship, either in life or in literature or film. |
| slogan |
a short phrase used to state a principle or political message or to advertise a product; motto. |
| stagnant |
standing still; motionless. |