| anthem |
a song of praise or patriotism. |
| botany |
the science that studies plants. Botany is a branch of biology. |
| ethical |
of or concerning moral principles of right and wrong. |
| 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. |
| ghetto |
a part of a town or city in which people of a particular race or religion are forced by law to live. |
| modify |
to change in some way; alter. |
| predictive |
indicating future events. |
| reciprocal |
involving an exchange, as of feelings, actions, or things, between two parties; mutual. |
| recruit |
a soldier who has just joined or been drafted into the armed forces. |
| resent |
to feel anger or bitterness about or toward, especially when something is seen to be unfair. |
| signify |
to serve as a sign of; mean. |
| simplicity |
the condition or quality of being easy to understand or do. |
| tycoon |
a rich, powerful person in business or industry. |
| waive |
to forgo or give up (a right, claim, or privilege). |
| zeal |
great enthusiasm for a person or cause. |