identify (ī-dĕn'tə-fī')

1. To establish the identity of.
2. To ascertain the origin, nature, or definitive characteristics of.
3. Biology. To determine the taxonomic classification of (an organism).

environment (ĕn-vī'rən-mənt)

1. The circumstances or conditions that surround one; surroundings.
2. The totality of circumstances surrounding an organism or group of organisms, especially:
   1. The combination of external physical conditions that affect and influence the growth, development, and survival of organisms: “We shall never understand the natural environment until we see it as a living organism” (Paul Brooks).
   2. The complex of social and cultural conditions affecting the nature of an individual or community.

probably (prŏb'ə-blē)

Most likely; presumably.

semester (sə-mĕs'tər)

One of two divisions of 15 to 18 weeks each of an academic year.

delicate (dĕl'ĭ-kĭt)

1. Pleasing to the senses, especially in a subtle way: a delicate flavor; a delicate violin passage.
2. Exquisitely fine or dainty: delicate china.
3. Frail in constitution or health.

mortgage (môr'gĭj)

1. A temporary, conditional pledge of property to a creditor as security for performance of an obligation or repayment of a debt.
2. A contract or deed specifying the terms of a mortgage.
3. The claim of a mortgagee upon mortgaged property.

temperamental (tĕm'prə-mĕn'tl)

1. Relating to or caused by temperament: our temperamental differences.
2. Excessively sensitive or irritable; moody.
3. Likely to perform unpredictably; undependable: a temperamental motor.

consequence (kŏn'sĭ-kwĕns')

1. Something that logically or naturally follows from an action or condition. See synonyms at effect.
2. The relation of a result to its cause.
3. A logical conclusion or inference.

trampoline (trăm'pə-lēn')

A strong, taut sheet, usually of canvas, attached with springs to a metal frame and used for gymnastic springing and tumbling.

therapy (thĕr'ə-pē)

1. Treatment of illness or disability.
2. Psychotherapy.
3. Healing power or quality: the therapy of fresh air and sun.