eugenics

Day 28Level 3

yoo-JEN-iks

ancestry

study of methods to improve the physical and mental qualities of human race

Part of Speech: noun

Synonyms:

ancestry, genesiology, genetics

Antonyms:

dysgenics, cacogenics

Example Sentence:

Government is planning to develop a $25 billion research center dedicated to eugenics.

Related Words

lessen in intensity

uh-BAYT

to lessen in intensity, degree or amount

sour or bitter

uh-SUHR-bik

sour or bitter

inform

uh-PRAHYZ

to inform or notify

lessen

uh-SWAYZH

to ease or lessen the intensity of something (pain or distress)

harmonize

uh-TOON

to bring into harmony

utter meaningless

bab-ble

to utter words or sound imperfectly or without meaning