Evolution and Migration Flashcards
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adapt v. (ე-დაფთ)
To adjust to the circumstances; to make suitable
Example1–Dinosaurs could not adapt to warmer temperatures.
example2–The teacher adapted the exercises for his more advanced students.
Usage tips–Adapt is often followed by to.
Parts of speech–adaptation n, adapter n, adaptable adj
diverse n. (დი-ვერს)
Various; showing a lot of differences within a group
example–India is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world.
Usage tips–An -ly adverb (e.g., linguistically) often comes before diverse.
Parts of speech–diversify v, diversity n, diversification n
evolve v.
To develop; to come forth
example–Modern-day sharks evolved from their ancestor Eryops, which lived
more than 200 million years ago.
Usage tips–Evolve is often followed by into or from.
Parts of speech–evolution n, evolutionist n
feature n.
Part, characteristic
example–The best feature of this car is its heated seats.
Usage tips–Feature is often followed by of.
Parts of speech–feature v
generation n.
A group of people born at about the same time
example–As older managers retired, a new generation of leaders took control
of the company.
Usage tips–Before generation, an adjective like new, next, earlier, or older is common. Generation is often followed by of.
Parts of speech–generational adj
inherent adj.
Naturally characteristic; always found within something, because it’s a basic part of that thing.
example–No job can be interesting all the time. Boredom is inherent in any
kind of work.
Usage tips–Inherent is often followed by in.
Parts of speech–inherently adv
migration n.
Movement from one place to another by a group of people or animals
example–The migration of farm workers from one state to the next depends
primarily on the harvest.
Usage tips–Migration is often followed by to or from.
Parts of speech–migrate v, migrant n, migratory adj
physical adj.
Related to the body; related to materials that can be seen or felt
example1–Because of the shape of its throat, an ape does not have the physical
ability to speak.
example2–The mountains form a physical barrier between the west and the
east.
Usage tips–Physical usually comes before the noun it describes.
Parts of speech–physically adv
process n.
A series of steps leading to a result
example–To get a good job, most people go through a long process of letter writing and interviews.
Usage tips–Process is often followed by of plus the -ing form of a verb.
Parts of speech–proceed v, process v
survive v.
To continue living (despite some danger or illness)
example–After getting lost in the mountains, Gordon survived by eating wild
plants and catching fish.
Usage tips–Survive is often followed by a phrase with by.
Parts of speech–survivor n, survival n
