[ play-o-truh-pee ]
the phenomenon of one gene being responsible for or affecting more than one phenotypic characteristic
[ krest-faw-luhn ]
dejected; dispirited; discouraged
[ dih-stend ]
to expand by stretching, as something hollow or elastic
[ trich-uh-reyt ]
to reduce to fine particles or powder by rubbing, grinding, bruising, or the like; pulverize
[ bih-lee-ger ]
to surround or beset, as with troubles
[ blahyt ]
any cause of impairment, destruction, ruin, or frustration
[ bih-smurch ]
to soil; tarnish; discolor
[ zahr ]
a person of great power
[ puhngk-til-ee-uhs ]
extremely attentive to punctilios; strict or exact in the observance of the formalities or amenities of conduct or actions; showing great attention to detail or correct behavior
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