29-30 Flashcards

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Agenda

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N. A list of things to be done, things you work on in a meeting

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Parasitic

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Adj. Taking advantage of others, living off of someone and not contributing…some animals/creatures are parasitic

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Aeronautics

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N. The science behind aircraft navigation, the engineering behind flying planes. Alden is very into Aeronautics

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Planitarium

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N. A building with a rounded ceiling where stars and planets are projected

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Hydraulic

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Adj. moved or operated by water or another liquid

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Photogenic

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Adj. having qualities that are attractive for taking pictures of. Tony loves meeting photogenic people.

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Antibiotics

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N. Infection-fighting substances that come from tiny microorganisms.

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Erosion

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N. A slow wearing away of the earth’s surface, something that is slowly falling apart.

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Automaton

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N. A robot, a person acting like a robot

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Respiration

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N. Breathing, a complete breath of inhaling and exhaling

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Malfunction

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V. To fail to function as expected

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Technology

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N. The technical methods of using science skills to practical uses

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Hypothesis

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N. An unproven theory

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Warranty

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N. A promise by the seller that a product will be good and if it isn’t, it will be replaced or repaired

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Rebate

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N. A partial refund.

V. To give back some of the original money

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Synthetic

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Adj. artificial, not natural made by a chemical process . Turf is synthetic grass

17
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Arrogant

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Adj. To feel superior or more important than everybody else

18
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Commute

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V. To travel back and forth, to change a penalty to a less severe one

19
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Congested

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V. To overcrowd, to be clogged with mucus….like when you have a cold

20
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Considerate

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Adj. Thoughtful, kind, thinking of others