| adaptive |
capable of changing in response to changes in environment. |
| agony |
great or intense pain and suffering in the mind or body, usually over a long period of time. |
| balk |
to stop suddenly and refuse to go on. |
| collage |
a type of art work in which different kinds of materials are pasted onto a surface to make a picture. These materials can be anything from paper and photographs, to cloth and buttons. |
| excess |
more than is needed or usual; extra. |
| explicit |
said or written in a clear and direct way. |
| fabrication |
a statement, document, or the like that is false or invented to deceive. |
| 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. |
| literally |
word for word. |
| migration |
the act or process of moving to another region to live, especially in a group. |
| prime |
first in importance. |
| quote |
to repeat a passage or information from. |
| simulation |
something that imitates or resembles, or the fact of resemblance itself. |
| sophisticated |
having or showing a lot of knowledge or experience; not ignorant or simple. |
| tempo |
the speed at which a musical piece is to be played. |