| arid |
extremely dry, especially from lack of rainfall. |
| bosom |
the front part of a human being's chest, especially that of a woman. |
| broker |
a person whose business is to negotiate buying and selling, especially of stocks or real estate, on another's behalf. |
| compromise |
a settlement of a disagreement in which each side gives up something, or the result of such a settlement. |
| escalate |
to increase in intensity, scope, or size. |
| 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. |
| hierarchical |
organized by rank or level. |
| impress |
to make a strong impact on (someone), especially a positive impact. |
| instinct |
natural behavior in an animal that is not taught by parents or experience but is simply part of what an animal is born with. |
| integrate |
to bring together and mix into a whole. |
| panoramic |
allowing or presenting a wide unbroken view of landscape and the like. |
| rationale |
a fundamental reason for doing or being; basis. |
| realization |
something that has been suddenly understood; insight. |
| torrent |
a heavy flow of water with a strong current, such as a rushing stream, a flood, or a heavy rainfall. |
| withdraw |
to take out or away; remove. |