| animation |
the act or result of causing something to become lively or active. |
| bisect |
to cut or split into two equal parts. |
| chronology |
the order of events in time. |
| citadel |
a fortress built on a high place in or near a city. |
| citation |
the act of citing or quoting, or the passage or source so cited. |
| consent |
to give permission or approval; agree (often followed by "to"). |
| consult |
to look to for advice or information. |
| forfeit |
something demanded or given up as a penalty for not acting as required by law, contract, or rules. |
| 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. |
| hardheaded |
not easily moved, manipulated, or duped; shrewd; pragmatic. |
| ingenious |
clever or creative in setting up or working through problems. |
| intent1 |
plan; aim; intention. |
| loiter |
to stand around idly. |
| omission |
the act of leaving out or the condition of being left out. |
| placebo |
an inert substance given to a patient as if it were a drug in order to placate or to serve as a control in an experiment. |