[ 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