| adaptive |
capable of changing in response to changes in environment. |
| avenger |
one who inflicts suffering in order to punish or gain retribution for a wrong. |
| consist |
to be made up or formed (usually followed by "of"). |
| distinctive |
serving to set apart or mark as distinct or unusual. |
| ingredient |
one of the parts of a mixture. |
| legislate |
to create a law or laws. |
| mystify |
to confuse or puzzle, often on purpose. |
| obese |
very fat. |
| opposition |
the act or state of being against, or the state of having someone against another. |
| opt |
to decide; choose (usually followed by "for" or an infinitive). |
| plume |
a large, fluffy, colorful feather. |
| recognition |
the act of realizing that one knows someone or something. |
| relevance |
connection or importance to the matter in question; pertinence. |
| spacious |
having plenty of space. |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |