10 The Language of Change and Force Flashcards
1
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catalyst
A
smt that stimulates and expedites a process
2
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disperse
A
to spread or scatter over a wide area
3
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ephemeral
A
lasting a very short time
4
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impetus
A
force that makes smt move or energizes a process
5
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intermittent
A
not continuous
6
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mutable
A
changeable
7
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ossify
A
to become rigid
8
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precipitous
A
dangerously high or steep
9
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synthesis
A
the act of combining elements into a whole
10
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transient
A
lasting a short period of time
11
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volatile
A
prone to unpredictable, rapid, and undesirable changes or displays of emotion
