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Accurate
Correct and free of mistakes.(Synonym: Precise)
Convince
To persuade someone to agree with you.(Synonym: Persuade)
Symbolism
Using symbols to represent ideas.(Synonym: Representation)
Amendment
A change or addition to a law or constitution.(Synonym: Modification)
Boundary
A dividing line between areas.(Synonym: Border)
Citizen
A person who belongs to a country.(Synonym: Resident)
Diplomacy
Managing relationships between countries.(Synonym: Negotiation)
Diversity
The presence of many different kinds.(Synonym: Variety)
Ethics
Moral principles that guide behavior.(Synonym: Morals)
Migration
The movement of people from one place to another.(Synonym: Relocation)
Revolution
A complete change or overthrow of a system.(Synonym: Uprising)
Taxation
The system of collecting money from citizens.(Synonym: Levying)
Bacteria
Tiny organisms that can be helpful or harmful.(Synonym: Microbe)
Urbanization
The growth of cities.(Synonym: City expansion)
Assertive
Standing up for yourself in a positive way.(Synonym: Confident)
Compromise
A way of settling differences by giving up something.(Synonym: Agreement)
Conflict
A disagreement or argument.(Synonym: Dispute)
Confidence
Belief in yourself and your abilities.(Synonym: Assurance)
Empathy
Understanding another person’s feelings.(Synonym: Compassion)
Optimism
A hopeful outlook on life.(Synonym: Positivity)
Perseverance
Continuing to try, even when it’s hard.(Synonym: Determination)
Resilience
The ability to recover from challenges.(Synonym: Toughness)
Self
The ability to control your actions.(Synonym: Willpower)
Chemical
A substance used in or produced by science.(Synonym: Compound)
Tolerance
Respect for differences in others.(Synonym: Acceptance)
Biodiversity
The variety of living things in an area.(Synonym: Ecosystem variety)
Delta
A landform where a river splits before entering a larger body of water.(Synonym: River mouth)
Drought
A long period without rain.(Synonym: Dry spell)
Erosion
The process of wearing down Earth’s surface.(Synonym: Weathering)
Geography
The study of Earth’s features.(Synonym: Earth science)
Harbor
A sheltered place for ships.(Synonym: Port)
Isthmus
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas.(Synonym: Land bridge)
Plate tectonics
The movement of Earth’s crustal plates.(Synonym: Crust motion)
Savanna
A grassy plain in warm regions.(Synonym: Grassland)
Erosion
The process of wearing away rock or soil.(Synonym: Wearing away)
Tributary
A river or stream flowing into a larger one.(Synonym: Branch)
Friction
The force that slows objects when they touch.(Synonym: Resistance)
Hypothesis
A testable prediction in science.(Synonym: Assumption)
Molecule
The smallest unit of a chemical compound.(Synonym: Particle)
Organism
A living thing.(Synonym: Creature)
Photosynthesis
The process plants use to make food.(Synonym: Energy production)
Sediment
Small pieces of rock, sand, or dirt.(Synonym: Debris)
Adapt
To change to fit new conditions.(Synonym: Adjust)
Variable
Something that can change in an experiment.(Synonym: Factor)
Area
The amount of space inside a shape.(Synonym: Surface)
Data
Information, often in numbers.(Synonym: Information)
Decimal
A number with a dot separating whole and fractional parts.(Synonym: Fractional number)
Equation
A math statement with an equal sign.(Synonym: Formula)
Factor
A number multiplied to get another number.(Synonym: Component)
Graph
A visual display of data.(Synonym: Chart)
Integer
A whole number.(Synonym: Number)
Percent
A part of 100.(Synonym: Proportion)
Probability
The chance of something happening.(Synonym: Likelihood)
Analyze
To study something in detail.(Synonym: Examine)
Ratio
A comparison of two numbers.(Synonym: Proportion)
Alliance
A partnership between groups or countries.(Synonym: Partnership)
Colonization
The act of settling in a new area.(Synonym: Settlement)
Constitution
A set of rules for governing a country.(Synonym: Charter)
Culture
The customs and beliefs of a group of people.(Synonym: Traditions)
Economy
The system of money and trade in a country.(Synonym: Market)
Independence
Freedom from control by others.(Synonym: Freedom)
Monarch
A king or queen.(Synonym: Ruler)
Rebellion
An act of fighting against authority.(Synonym: Revolt)
Trade
The exchange of goods or services.(Synonym: Commerce)
Appropriate
Suitable for a particular situation.(Synonym: Proper)
Territory
An area of land controlled by a government.(Synonym: Region)
Archipelago
A group of islands.(Synonym: Island chain)
Climate
The usual weather in a place.(Synonym: Weather pattern)
Equator
An imaginary line dividing Earth into two halves.(Synonym: Midline)
Hemisphere
Half of the Earth.(Synonym: Half-globe)
Latitude
Lines that measure north or south on a map.(Synonym: Parallel)
Longitude
Lines that measure east or west on a map.(Synonym: Meridian)
Plateau
A flat area higher than surrounding land.(Synonym: Upland)
Region
A specific area with common features.(Synonym: Zone)
Tundra
A cold, treeless region.(Synonym: Arctic plain)
Aspect
A part or feature of something.(Synonym: Element)
Valley
A low area between hills or mountains.(Synonym: Basin)
Alliteration
The repetition of the same starting sounds.(Synonym: Repetition)
Antagonist
The character opposing the main one.(Synonym: Villain)
Conflict
A struggle or problem in a story.(Synonym: Struggle)
Dialogue
A conversation between characters.(Synonym: Conversation)
Foreshadowing
Hints about what will happen later.(Synonym: Hint)
Genre
A category of literature.(Synonym: Type)
Mood
The feeling created in a story.(Synonym: Atmosphere)
Narrator
The person telling the story.(Synonym: Storyteller)
Plot
The sequence of events in a story.(Synonym: Storyline)
Benefit
An advantage or positive result.(Synonym: Gain)
Theme
The central message or idea.(Synonym: Lesson)
Budget
A plan for using money.(Synonym: Spending plan)
Decision
A choice made after thinking.(Synonym: Resolution)
Diversity
A variety of different things or people.(Synonym: Variety)
Empathy
Understanding how someone else feels.(Synonym: Compassion)
Goal
Something you aim to achieve.(Synonym: Objective)
Habit
Something you do regularly.(Synonym: Routine)
Leadership
The ability to guide others.(Synonym: Direction)
Organization
Arranging things in an orderly way.(Synonym: Structure)
Problem
Finding a solution to a challenge.(Synonym: Troubleshooting)
Category
A group of things with shared characteristics.(Synonym: Group)
Respect
Treating others with kindness and fairness.(Synonym: Courtesy)
Acceleration
The rate at which an object speeds up.(Synonym: Speed increase)
Astronomy
The study of space, stars, and planets.(Synonym: Space science)
Biome
A large area with specific plants and animals.(Synonym: Ecosystem)
Conduction
The transfer of heat or electricity through a material.(Synonym: Transfer)
Evaporation
The process of a liquid turning into vapor.(Synonym: Vaporization)
Galaxy
A large group of stars, planets, and dust.(Synonym: Star system)
Inertia
The tendency of an object to resist change in motion.(Synonym: Resistance)
Metamorphosis
A major change in the form of an organism.(Synonym: Transformation)
Photosynthesis
The process plants use to make food with sunlight.(Synonym: Energy production)
Complex
Made of many parts; not simple.(Synonym: Complicated)
Tectonic
Related to Earth’s crust movements.(Synonym: Geological)
Algorithm
A set of steps to solve a problem.(Synonym: Procedure)
Bandwidth
The amount of data that can be sent over a network.(Synonym: Capacity)
Code
Instructions written for computers.(Synonym: Programming)
Data
Information stored or used by a computer.(Synonym: Information)
Database
A collection of organized data.(Synonym: Information system)
Device
A tool or machine designed for a purpose.(Synonym: Gadget)
Digital
Related to technology or computers.(Synonym: Electronic)
Innovation
A new idea or invention.(Synonym: Advancement)
Network
A group of connected computers.(Synonym: System)
Contrast
To show the differences between things.(Synonym: Differentiate)
Program
Software that runs on a computer.(Synonym: Application)
Allegory
A story with a hidden meaning.(Synonym: Symbolic tale)
Climax
The most exciting part of a story.(Synonym: Peak)
Epilogue
A section at the end of a book or story.(Synonym: Conclusion)
Imagery
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.(Synonym: Description)
Irony
When the opposite of what is expected happens.(Synonym: Contradiction)
Metaphor
Comparing two things without “like” or “as.”(Synonym: Comparison)
Protagonist
The main character in a story.(Synonym: Hero)
Setting
Where and when a story takes place.(Synonym: Scene)
Simile
Comparing two things using “like” or “as.”(Synonym: Analogy)
