| characteristic |
something that makes a person or thing different from others. |
| conventional |
put in place by custom or use; traditional. |
| epidemic |
an outbreak of disease that spreads rapidly to many people in one area. |
| fluent |
able to speak or write easily and naturally. |
| 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. |
| helm |
a wheel or lever used for steering a ship. |
| immense |
very large; huge. |
| insure |
to guarantee against loss or harm with an insurance policy. |
| legislator |
someone who makes laws. |
| multitude |
a large number of people, animals, or things. |
| objection |
a statement of not liking or not agreeing with something. |
| offense |
the act of breaking a law or rule or doing something wrong; crime; sin. |
| rebellious |
unwilling to accept one's situation or submit to the will of others. |
| subordinate |
lower in rank or importance; secondary. |
| terrain |
land or ground, or the natural characteristics of its surface. |