366-375 Flashcards

1
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The vegetative body of algae, fungi and lichens.

A

thallus

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2
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A———- does not have distinct parts, such as leaves, roots and stems.

A

thallus

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3
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Three times.

A

thrice

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4
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As told by the spectre of Marley, Scrooge would be——– visited by ghosts.

A

thrice

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5
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Pertaining to the gland in the neck responsible for regulating metabolism and growth.

A

thyroid

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6
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An underactive———– gland can make it difficult to maintain a healthy weight.

A

thyroid

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7
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An Italian dessert consisting of layers of sponge cake soaked in coffee and brandy, with powdered chocolate and mascarpone cheese.

A

tiramisu

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8
Q

The restaurant was well-known for its————.

A

tiramisu

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9
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The trunk of the human body.

A

torso

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10
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In biology, the teacher used 3D imaging of a———— to help teach anatomy.

A

torso

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11
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A condition in which the head becomes persistently inclined to one side.

A

torticollis

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12
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The medical term for a wry neck is—————.

A

torticollis

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13
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Crossing a continent.

A

transcontinental

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14
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When the last spike was driven in 1885, the————– railway connected both sides of Canada.

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transcontinental

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15
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The process of moving something from one place to another.

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transference

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16
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The——————– of liquid chemicals, such as crude oil, from one ship to another can enable carriers to optimize their routes and reduce costs.

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transference

17
Q

To travel across or through.

A

traverse

18
Q

The hiker planned to—————- the Bruce Trail.

A

traverse

19
Q

The violent and noisy commotion of a crowd or mob.

A

tumult

20
Q

There were fears that the peaceful protest could turn into a————–.

A

tumult