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Lesson 8 Vocabulary

Published on Dec 15, 2015

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PRINCIPLE

  • definition- a statement or set of statements describing natural phenomena or mechanical processes
  • Synonym- assumption
  • Atonym- effect
  • Orginal Sentence- Issac Newton made important laws for science.
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ELAGANT

  • Definition- marked by or showing refinement, grace, and beauty in appearance or behavior
  • Synonym- refine
  • Antonym- ugly
  • Original Sentence- Caviar is very elagant.
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EQUATIONS

  • Definition- a mathematical statement asserting that two expressions are equal
  • Synonym- mathamatical
  • Antonym- whole
  • Original Sentence- The equation was very hard.
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RELUCTANT

  • Definition- unwilling; averse
  • Synonym- cautious
  • Antonym- careless
  • Original Sentence- These cats are reluctant to play with each other.
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DETACHED

  • Definition- marked by absence of emotional involvement
  • Synonym- removed
  • Antonym- attached
  • Original Sentence- His car bumber was detached.
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DECOMPOSITION

  • Definition- the act or proccess of rotting or decaying
  • Synonym- dissulution
  • Antonym- connection
  • Original Sentence- These leaves are in decomposition.
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SPECIMENS

  • Definition- a sample, as of blood, tissue, or urine, used for analysis
  • Synonym- exhibit
  • Antonym- whole
  • Original Sentence- Scientist use specimens of rocks.
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COMPLEX

  • Definition- consisting of many connected or interrelated parts or factors
  • Synonym- complicated
  • Antonym- simple
  • Original Sentence- Snowflakes are very complex.
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COMPROMISE

  • Definition- a settlement of differences between opposing sides
  • Synonym- accommodation
  • Antonym- disagreement
  • Original Sentence- The partners made an equal compromise
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SHRIVELED

  • Definition- shrunken or wrinkled
  • Synonym- shrink
  • Antonym- bloom
  • Original Sentence- Some plants shrivel up when they don't get enough water.
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