| apprehend |
to catch and place under arrest. |
| assay |
to try out or test. |
| clarify |
to make easier to understand; make clear. |
| deflate |
to cause to shrink or collapse by letting out air or gas. |
| dormant |
asleep, or in a state of rest that is similar to sleep. |
| embrace |
an act or instance of holding someone closely in one's arms; hug. |
| 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. |
| harmonic |
in music, related to chords, or different notes played simultaneously. |
| haven |
the place where a ship anchors; harbor or port. |
| inmate |
someone who is restricted to a jail, hospital, or the like. |
| reassure |
to make less worried; give back confidence to. |
| tart1 |
sour or acid in taste; sharp; biting. |
| translate |
to change into the words of another language. |
| verify |
to make sure of the truth or correctness of. |
| wrongheaded |
contrary to sound judgment. |