| refrained | kept from doing something |
| conceive | develop in the mind |
| trait | characteristic |
| genetics | study of heredity |
| heredity | passing of traits to offspring |
| genes | specific portion of DNA |
| dominant | stronger |
| hue | color |
| province | territorial district |
| surmount | overcome an obstacle |
| obsequious | servile and flattering |
| termagant | quarrelsome |
| impunity | freedom from punishment |
| aversion | definite dislike |
| frolic | lively recreation |