Science and Nature
This term refers to trees that shed their leaves annually.
What is deciduous?
This term describes a style of architecture characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses.
What is Gothic?
A craftsman or retailer who sells men’s clothing and accessories.
What is a haberdasher?
A substance applied to the skin to heal wounds or reduce irritation.
What is ointment?
This type of leaf or branch is often used as a symbol of victory or honor.
What is laurel?
A place dedicated to growing and displaying collections of trees and plants.
What is an arboretum?
A public procession of notable people, vehicles, or floats, often celebrating a special event.
What is a cavalcade?
A formal expression of praise, often in a speech or writing.
What is an encomium?
To burn or seal tissue, often to stop bleeding or close a wound.
What is cauterize?
A glowing phenomenon caused by certain marine organisms, such as plankton or jellyfish.
What is phosphorescent?
The use of natural processes or organisms as inspiration for innovative designs and technologies.
What is biomimicry?
This Mexican dish features stewed or braised meat and is often served with tortillas.
What is birria?
This term describes things so insignificant or immaterial that they cannot be measured or fully grasped.
What is imponderabilia?
This small fleshy extension hangs from the back of your soft palate.
What is the uvula?
The specialized winter shelter of some animals, such as bats or reptiles.
What is a hibernaculum?
These molecules are the main type of fat found in the human body and are used for long-term energy storage.
What are triglycerides?
The medieval steward or manager of a noble household, responsible for overseeing estates and servants.
What is a seneschal?
A method or approach to problem-solving that employs a practical, trial-and-error technique rather than strict logic.
What is heuristic?
A mass of undifferentiated cells capable of developing into specialized tissues, often found in organisms that regenerate body parts.
What is a blastema?
This tool, often used for hunting in ancient times, is designed to be thrown at a target.
What are harpoons?
Plants that belong to this group have umbrella-like clusters of flowers, such as carrots and parsley.
What is umbelliferous?
This term refers to something related to the governor of a U.S. state or an equivalent official.
What is gubernatorial?
A word meaning "capable of being defeated or overcome."
What is vincible?
A spindle-shaped muscle or structure that tapers at both ends.
What is fusiform?
An architectural feature in medieval castles used to drop projectiles on attackers.
What is machicolation?