Brain Article Vocabulary Flashcards
Abnormal
Word forms:
Abnormality
Def:not normal
Example:6-fingered hand
Opposite of:
Normal
Benign
Def:harmless
Example:a freckles
Opposite of: harmful
Malignant
Def:harmful
Example:cancer
Opposite:harmless,safe
Severe
Word form:
The severity
Def:intensely bad,harsh
Example:hurricane
Opposite of:mild
Recurring
Word forms:
Recurred
Recurs
Def:to happen again
Example:a dream you have over and over
Opposite:once
Inherited
Word form:inherit inherits
Def:passed down from family
Example:brown eyes
Opposite of:
Permanent
Word forms:
Permanently
Def:long-lasting, can’t be changed
Example:marker that does not erase
Opposite:of:brief,short,erasable
External
Word form:
Externally
Def:on the outside
Example:skin
Opposite of:on the inside
Internal
Word form:
Internally
Def:on the inside
Example:heart,stomach,liver
Opposite of:on the outside
Temporary
Word form:
Temporarily
Def:lasting for a period of time
Example:a bruise
Opposite of:long lasting