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Accurate

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Correct and free of mistakes.(Synonym: Precise)

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Convince

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To persuade someone to agree with you.(Synonym: Persuade)

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Symbolism

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Using symbols to represent ideas.(Synonym: Representation)

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Amendment

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A change or addition to a law or constitution.(Synonym: Modification)

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Boundary

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A dividing line between areas.(Synonym: Border)

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Citizen

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A person who belongs to a country.(Synonym: Resident)

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Diplomacy

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Managing relationships between countries.(Synonym: Negotiation)

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Diversity

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The presence of many different kinds.(Synonym: Variety)

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Ethics

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Moral principles that guide behavior.(Synonym: Morals)

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Migration

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The movement of people from one place to another.(Synonym: Relocation)

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Revolution

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A complete change or overthrow of a system.(Synonym: Uprising)

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Taxation

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The system of collecting money from citizens.(Synonym: Levying)

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Bacteria

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Tiny organisms that can be helpful or harmful.(Synonym: Microbe)

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Urbanization

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The growth of cities.(Synonym: City expansion)

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Assertive

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Standing up for yourself in a positive way.(Synonym: Confident)

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Compromise

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A way of settling differences by giving up something.(Synonym: Agreement)

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Conflict

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A disagreement or argument.(Synonym: Dispute)

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Confidence

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Belief in yourself and your abilities.(Synonym: Assurance)

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Empathy

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Understanding another person’s feelings.(Synonym: Compassion)

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Optimism

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A hopeful outlook on life.(Synonym: Positivity)

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Perseverance

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Continuing to try, even when it’s hard.(Synonym: Determination)

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Resilience

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The ability to recover from challenges.(Synonym: Toughness)

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Self

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The ability to control your actions.(Synonym: Willpower)

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Chemical

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A substance used in or produced by science.(Synonym: Compound)

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Tolerance

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Respect for differences in others.(Synonym: Acceptance)

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Biodiversity

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The variety of living things in an area.(Synonym: Ecosystem variety)

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Delta

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A landform where a river splits before entering a larger body of water.(Synonym: River mouth)

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Drought

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A long period without rain.(Synonym: Dry spell)

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Erosion

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The process of wearing down Earth’s surface.(Synonym: Weathering)

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Geography

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The study of Earth’s features.(Synonym: Earth science)

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Harbor

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A sheltered place for ships.(Synonym: Port)

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Isthmus

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A narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas.(Synonym: Land bridge)

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Plate tectonics

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The movement of Earth’s crustal plates.(Synonym: Crust motion)

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Savanna

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A grassy plain in warm regions.(Synonym: Grassland)

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Erosion

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The process of wearing away rock or soil.(Synonym: Wearing away)

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Tributary

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A river or stream flowing into a larger one.(Synonym: Branch)

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Friction

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The force that slows objects when they touch.(Synonym: Resistance)

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Hypothesis

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A testable prediction in science.(Synonym: Assumption)

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Molecule

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The smallest unit of a chemical compound.(Synonym: Particle)

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Organism

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A living thing.(Synonym: Creature)

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Photosynthesis

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The process plants use to make food.(Synonym: Energy production)

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Sediment

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Small pieces of rock, sand, or dirt.(Synonym: Debris)

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Adapt

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To change to fit new conditions.(Synonym: Adjust)

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Variable

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Something that can change in an experiment.(Synonym: Factor)

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Area

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The amount of space inside a shape.(Synonym: Surface)

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Data

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Information, often in numbers.(Synonym: Information)

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Decimal

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A number with a dot separating whole and fractional parts.(Synonym: Fractional number)

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Equation

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A math statement with an equal sign.(Synonym: Formula)

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Factor

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A number multiplied to get another number.(Synonym: Component)

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Graph

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A visual display of data.(Synonym: Chart)

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Integer

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A whole number.(Synonym: Number)

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Percent

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A part of 100.(Synonym: Proportion)

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Probability

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The chance of something happening.(Synonym: Likelihood)

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Analyze

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To study something in detail.(Synonym: Examine)

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Ratio

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A comparison of two numbers.(Synonym: Proportion)

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Alliance

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A partnership between groups or countries.(Synonym: Partnership)

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Colonization

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The act of settling in a new area.(Synonym: Settlement)

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Constitution

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A set of rules for governing a country.(Synonym: Charter)

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Culture

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The customs and beliefs of a group of people.(Synonym: Traditions)

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Economy

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The system of money and trade in a country.(Synonym: Market)

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Independence

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Freedom from control by others.(Synonym: Freedom)

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Monarch

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A king or queen.(Synonym: Ruler)

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Rebellion

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An act of fighting against authority.(Synonym: Revolt)

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Trade

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The exchange of goods or services.(Synonym: Commerce)

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Appropriate

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Suitable for a particular situation.(Synonym: Proper)

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Territory

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An area of land controlled by a government.(Synonym: Region)

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Archipelago

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A group of islands.(Synonym: Island chain)

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Climate

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The usual weather in a place.(Synonym: Weather pattern)

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Equator

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An imaginary line dividing Earth into two halves.(Synonym: Midline)

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Hemisphere

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Half of the Earth.(Synonym: Half-globe)

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Latitude

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Lines that measure north or south on a map.(Synonym: Parallel)

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Longitude

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Lines that measure east or west on a map.(Synonym: Meridian)

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Plateau

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A flat area higher than surrounding land.(Synonym: Upland)

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Region

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A specific area with common features.(Synonym: Zone)

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Tundra

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A cold, treeless region.(Synonym: Arctic plain)

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Aspect

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A part or feature of something.(Synonym: Element)

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Valley

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A low area between hills or mountains.(Synonym: Basin)

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Alliteration

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The repetition of the same starting sounds.(Synonym: Repetition)

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Antagonist

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The character opposing the main one.(Synonym: Villain)

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Conflict

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A struggle or problem in a story.(Synonym: Struggle)

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Dialogue

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A conversation between characters.(Synonym: Conversation)

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Foreshadowing

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Hints about what will happen later.(Synonym: Hint)

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Genre

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A category of literature.(Synonym: Type)

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Mood

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The feeling created in a story.(Synonym: Atmosphere)

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Narrator

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The person telling the story.(Synonym: Storyteller)

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story.(Synonym: Storyline)

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Benefit

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An advantage or positive result.(Synonym: Gain)

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Theme

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The central message or idea.(Synonym: Lesson)

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Budget

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A plan for using money.(Synonym: Spending plan)

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Decision

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A choice made after thinking.(Synonym: Resolution)

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Diversity

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A variety of different things or people.(Synonym: Variety)

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Empathy

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Understanding how someone else feels.(Synonym: Compassion)

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Goal

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Something you aim to achieve.(Synonym: Objective)

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Habit

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Something you do regularly.(Synonym: Routine)

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Leadership

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The ability to guide others.(Synonym: Direction)

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Organization

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Arranging things in an orderly way.(Synonym: Structure)

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Problem

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Finding a solution to a challenge.(Synonym: Troubleshooting)

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Category

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A group of things with shared characteristics.(Synonym: Group)

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Respect

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Treating others with kindness and fairness.(Synonym: Courtesy)

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Acceleration

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The rate at which an object speeds up.(Synonym: Speed increase)

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Astronomy

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The study of space, stars, and planets.(Synonym: Space science)

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Biome

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A large area with specific plants and animals.(Synonym: Ecosystem)

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Conduction

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The transfer of heat or electricity through a material.(Synonym: Transfer)

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Evaporation

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The process of a liquid turning into vapor.(Synonym: Vaporization)

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Galaxy

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A large group of stars, planets, and dust.(Synonym: Star system)

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Inertia

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The tendency of an object to resist change in motion.(Synonym: Resistance)

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Metamorphosis

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A major change in the form of an organism.(Synonym: Transformation)

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Photosynthesis

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The process plants use to make food with sunlight.(Synonym: Energy production)

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Complex

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Made of many parts; not simple.(Synonym: Complicated)

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Tectonic

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Related to Earth’s crust movements.(Synonym: Geological)

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Algorithm

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A set of steps to solve a problem.(Synonym: Procedure)

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Bandwidth

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The amount of data that can be sent over a network.(Synonym: Capacity)

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Code

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Instructions written for computers.(Synonym: Programming)

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Data

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Information stored or used by a computer.(Synonym: Information)

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Database

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A collection of organized data.(Synonym: Information system)

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Device

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A tool or machine designed for a purpose.(Synonym: Gadget)

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Digital

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Related to technology or computers.(Synonym: Electronic)

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Innovation

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A new idea or invention.(Synonym: Advancement)

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Network

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A group of connected computers.(Synonym: System)

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Contrast

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To show the differences between things.(Synonym: Differentiate)

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Program

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Software that runs on a computer.(Synonym: Application)

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Allegory

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A story with a hidden meaning.(Synonym: Symbolic tale)

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Climax

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The most exciting part of a story.(Synonym: Peak)

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Epilogue

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A section at the end of a book or story.(Synonym: Conclusion)

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.(Synonym: Description)

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Irony

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When the opposite of what is expected happens.(Synonym: Contradiction)

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Metaphor

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Comparing two things without “like” or “as.”(Synonym: Comparison)

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Protagonist

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The main character in a story.(Synonym: Hero)

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Setting

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Where and when a story takes place.(Synonym: Scene)

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Simile

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Comparing two things using “like” or “as.”(Synonym: Analogy)

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