| albeit |
notwithstanding; even though. |
| cosmopolitan |
of, drawn from, or common to all the world or all the peoples of the world. |
| crossbreed |
to cause (a hybrid organism) to be produced by mating two different varieties of the same species. |
| crux |
an essential, basic, crucial, or pivotal point. |
| embalm |
to treat (a corpse) with preservatives before burial. |
| empathy |
identification with or sharing of another's feelings, situation, or attitudes. |
| experimentation |
the act, process, or practice of running tests or trials. |
| marginal |
barely above a minimum standard of quality. |
| pacifist |
one who opposes war and refuses to practice or acknowledge violence as a way of settling disputes or resisting aggression. |
| precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
| prepossess |
to inspire or impress favorably beforehand. |
| rejoinder |
a response to a reply; retort. |
| uncharacteristic |
not typical of a particular person, group, or thing, and therefore notable. |
| uncouth |
lacking manners or refinement; rude, vulgar, or gauche. |
| voracious |
consuming large quantities of food with greed or great desire; ravenous. |