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equinox |
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n. either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length |
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evanescent |
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a. tending to vanish like vapor, soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing |
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feckless |
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a. generally incompetent and ineffectual, not fit to assume responsibility |
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fiduciary |
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a. involving trust, referring to paper currency depending on securities for its value |
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filibuster |
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n. a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches |
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gamete |
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n. a mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes |
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hemoglobin |
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n. function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues |
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impeach |
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v. challenge the honesty or veracity of, bring an accusation against; level a charge against |