| A | B |
|---|
| humane | characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals |
| inhumane | not humane; lacking humanity, kindness, compassion, etc. |
| cognitive | of or related to the process of thinking |
| genetically-wired | a behavior or ability that is programmed by genes, thus instinctive, unlearned |
| empathy | experiencing the feelings of others |
| biotechnology | altering genes to produce more useful or desirable organisms |
| nanotechnology | microscopic machines that work at the molecular level |
| stimuli | sensory input, sensations; related to “stimulate” |
| dopamine | neurotransmitter found in the brain |
| neurochemical | chemical composition and process of the nervous system |
| anatomy | the bodily structure of an organism |
| activists | user of direct confrontation action |
| human consumption | the act of devouring something humans label edible |
| goslings | baby geese |
| groom | to clean, brush, or comb |
| instinct | a behavior or ability that is not learned |
| crave | to desire, want, or need instinctively |
| purveyors | one who funds (sellers or providers) |
| kin | one’s relatives, or family |
| mortality | death |
| fashioned | manner or mode, made |
| esoteric | intended or understood by a particular group (experts) |
| deterioration | to grow worse or to decline |
| isolating | setting apart or cutting off from others |
| conceptual | having to do with ideas |
| distinguishes | differentiates |
| striking | shocking or surprising |
| portend | indicate or predict |
| subjected | forced to experience |
