| acceptance |
the act of accepting something that is given. |
| anthology |
a collection of written works, such as poems or stories. An anthology can be written by one or by several authors. |
| arc |
any curved line; anything shaped like a bow or curve. |
| chaff |
the husks separated from grain by threshing. |
| complimentary |
expressing or giving praise. |
| constitute |
to form or make up. |
| dingy |
dirty or not cared for well. |
| domestic |
of or related to the home or family. |
| expedite |
to send off, facilitate the progress of, or accomplish with speed and efficiency. |
| 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. |
| paramount |
most important; chief; highest. |
| restrain |
to hold back or control. |
| ritual |
a set of actions always done in the same way, often because of custom or tradition. |
| spectacular |
of or having to do with a spectacle; splendid; marvelous. |
| unanimous |
in complete agreement. |