| anatomy |
the parts of a living thing and how they fit together. |
| bard |
in ancient Celtic times, a person who composed and recited or sang epic poetry. |
| contingency |
a future event that is possible but not likely. |
| elsewhere |
in or to another place. |
| encompass |
to surround or enclose. |
| fundamental |
basic; central; serving as a foundation. |
| initiate |
to cause to begin; start; originate. |
| intensive |
highly concentrated in a small space or interval of time. |
| overhang |
to extend out over. |
| preen |
to dress and groom oneself with great care and satisfaction; primp. |
| resignation |
the act of giving up a job or other position, or a formal letter announcing this. |
| segregation |
the practice of separating people according to groups, especially racial groups. |
| sophisticated |
having or showing a lot of knowledge or experience; not ignorant or simple. |
| spacious |
having plenty of space. |
| squeamish |
nauseated, or tending to be easily nauseated or disgusted; queasy. |