A | B |
epidermis | the outer protective layer of skin |
herbicide | a substance used to kill plants (weeds) |
invisible | impossible to see; not accessible by view |
morphology | the study of the forms of organisms |
octagon | an eight-sided figure |
orthodontist | a dental specialist who prevents and corrects irregularities of teeth |
postnatal | of or occurring after birth |
retrospect | a review, survey, contemplation of things in the past |
submarine | machine operating under water |
terrarium | a small enclosure where land animals like turtles are kept |
postpone | to delay |
terrain | land, ground, earth |
videlicet | "see" that it is permissable; namely |
herbage | plant life |
diagonal | a direction slanting across |
retrovirus | a virus that works backward |
orthodontia | the practice of making teeth straight or right |
episode | an event or happening |
morphologist | one who studies the forms of things |
subsonic | relating to speeds slower than sound |
retrograde | retreat; move back |
terra cotta | a reddish brown earthenware |
posthumous | occurring after death |
metamorphosis | a change in form |
tetragon | a four-sided figure |
epitaph | an inscription on a tombstone |
submerge | to put under the surface of the water |
herbarium | a collection of dried plants |
orthography | spelling; "writing straight" |
visionary | one who sees vivid pictures from imagination, the future |