pertaining to controversy or disputation; controversial.

awareness of sharp points through the sense of touch without experiencing pain.

a word that has opposite or nearly opposite meanings.

noting or pertaining to the process by which the expression of genetic information is modified on a molecular level without a change to the DNA sequence.

to restore to a former state; renew; renovate.

emitting sparks of fire, as certain stones when struck with steel.

emerald-green in color.

to mark or color with red.

the state of or tendency to be flowering, fruiting, or ripening early, as plants or fruit.

any large gathering with a partylike atmosphere.