| circumference |
the line that forms the outside edge of a circle or other round figure or area. |
| compression |
the act or process of pressing down on or together, causing flattening or condensing. |
| decree |
an official order or decision by a ruler or government. |
| default |
to fail to perform an action or fulfill an obligation legally or morally required, especially to fail to pay money that is owed. |
| fragile |
easily broken; delicate. |
| 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. |
| kink |
a tight curl or twist. |
| latency |
the state of being present but not yet apparent, developed, or operative. |
| maturity |
the state of being fully grown or developed. |
| phenomenon |
a happening or fact that can be seen or known through the senses. |
| prolong |
to add length to or make last longer. |
| realization |
something that has been suddenly understood; insight. |
| sculpture |
an object of art or craft made by carving, chiseling, or molding. |
| subdivide |
to make smaller divisions in something already divided. |
| verbal |
having to do with words. |