| adequate |
enough for the situation or need. |
| ambiguous |
having more than one possible meaning. |
| caliber |
degree of competence, virtue, or worthiness. |
| circumstance |
a condition or fact connected with or having an effect on an event or situation. |
| 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. |
| impair |
to lessen the strength or ability of; damage. |
| investor |
a person or company that puts money into use for the purpose of making more money. |
| justify |
to show to be true or right; prove. |
| participate |
to take part; share (usually followed by "in"). |
| pathology |
the scientific study of the causes, nature, and results of bodily disease. |
| proclaim |
to say or state for the public to know. |
| rationale |
a fundamental reason for doing or being; basis. |
| reinforce |
to add strength to or increase the effect of. |
| retail |
having to do with the selling of goods directly to those who will use them. |
| texture |
the feel or look of a surface. |