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Abundant

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Present in large amounts.(Synonym: Plentiful)

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Clarify

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To make something easier to understand.(Synonym: Explain)

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Vaccine

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A substance used to protect against diseases.(Synonym: Immunization)

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Foreshadowing

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Hints about what will happen later in a story.(Synonym: Hinting)

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere of a story.(Synonym: Feeling)

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Narrative

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A story or account of events.(Synonym: Tale)

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Onomatopoeia

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Words that imitate sounds.(Synonym: Sound words)

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Point of View

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The perspective from which a story is told.(Synonym: Viewpoint)

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Resolution

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The solution or outcome of a story.(Synonym: Conclusion)

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Satire

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Writing that criticizes using humor.(Synonym: Parody)

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Theme

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The main idea or message of a story.(Synonym: Central idea)

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Tone

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The writer’s attitude toward the subject.(Synonym: Style)

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Adaptation

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A change that helps an organism survive.(Synonym: Adjustment)

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Verse

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Writing arranged with a rhythm, typically poetry.(Synonym: Line)

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Asset

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Something valuable that you own.(Synonym: Property)

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Budget

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A plan for spending money.(Synonym: Financial plan)

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Commerce

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The activity of buying and selling goods.(Synonym: Trade)

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Debt

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Money that is owed.(Synonym: Liability)

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Economy

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The wealth and resources of a country.(Synonym: Financial system)

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Investment

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Putting money into something for profit.(Synonym: Funding)

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Profit

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Money earned after expenses are paid.(Synonym: Earnings)

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Revenue

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Money made from a business.(Synonym: Income)

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Stock

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A share in the ownership of a company.(Synonym: Equity)

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Catalyst

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A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction.(Synonym: Accelerator)

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Transaction

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An exchange of money or goods.(Synonym: Deal)

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Bay

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A body of water surrounded by land on three sides.(Synonym: Cove)

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Canyon

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A deep valley with steep sides.(Synonym: Gorge)

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Continent

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One of Earth’s seven large land masses.(Synonym: Landmass)

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Equator

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An imaginary line dividing the Earth into north and south.(Synonym: Zero latitude)

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Glacier

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A large, slow-moving mass of ice.(Synonym: Ice sheet)

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Harbor

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A protected place for ships.(Synonym: Dock)

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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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Oasis

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A fertile area in a desert.(Synonym: Waterhole)

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Peninsula

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Land surrounded by water on three sides.(Synonym: Promontory)

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Density

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The amount of matter in a certain volume.(Synonym: Thickness)

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Volcano

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A mountain that erupts with lava.(Synonym: Lava mountain)

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Evolution

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The gradual change in species over time.(Synonym: Development)

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Fossilization

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The process of becoming a fossil.(Synonym: Preservation)

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Genetics

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The study of heredity and genes.(Synonym: Inheritance science)

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Heredity

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The passing of traits from parents to offspring.(Synonym: Genetics)

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Newton’s Laws

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Laws that explain motion and force.(Synonym: Principles of physics)

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Replication

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Copying or reproducing something.(Synonym: Duplication)

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Achieve

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To reach a goal successfully.(Synonym: Accomplish)

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Trophic

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Related to feeding and nutrition in ecosystems.(Synonym: Nutritional)

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Algebraic

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Relating to algebra, including variables and expressions.(Synonym: Mathematical)

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Coefficient

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A number in front of a variable in math.(Synonym: Multiplier)

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Inequality

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A mathematical statement that two things are not equal.(Synonym: Disparity)

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Linear

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Relating to straight-line equations or functions.(Synonym: Straight)

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Quadrant

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One of four sections on a coordinate grid.(Synonym: Section)

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Rational

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A number that can be expressed as a fraction.(Synonym: Fractional)

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Slope

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The steepness of a line on a graph.(Synonym: Gradient)

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Theorem

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A proven statement in mathematics.(Synonym: Proposition)

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Variable

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A symbol representing a number in math.(Synonym: Unknown)

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Acknowledge

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To accept or recognize something.(Synonym: Admit)

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Vertex

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The point where two lines meet in geometry.(Synonym: Corner)

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Alliance

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

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Annexation

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Adding territory to a country.(Synonym: Takeover)

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Artifact

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An object made by humans, often historical.(Synonym: Relic)

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Feudalism

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A system of lords, vassals, and peasants.(Synonym: Medieval hierarchy)

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Imperialism

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Extending a country’s power through colonization.(Synonym: Expansionism)

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Manifest Destiny

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The belief in U.S. territorial expansion.(Synonym: Expansion ideology)

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Propaganda

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Information spread to influence opinions.(Synonym: Misinformation)

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Reformation

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A movement for religious reform.(Synonym: Change)

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Renaissance

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A period of cultural rebirth in Europe.(Synonym: Revival)

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Ambitious

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Having a strong desire to succeed.(Synonym: Driven)

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Treaty

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A formal agreement between countries.(Synonym: Pact)

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Allusion

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A reference to another work or event.(Synonym: Mention)

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Anecdote

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A short, entertaining story.(Synonym: Tale)

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Archetype

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A universal symbol or character type.(Synonym: Prototype)

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Connotation

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The emotional or implied meaning of a word.(Synonym: Suggestion)

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Denotation

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The literal meaning of a word.(Synonym: Definition)

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Euphemism

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A polite word used instead of a harsh one.(Synonym: Softened term)

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Hyperbole

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Extreme exaggeration for effect.(Synonym: Overstatement)

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Juxtaposition

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Placing things side by side for comparison.(Synonym: Contrast)

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Paradox

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A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a truth.(Synonym: Contradiction)

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Anticipate

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To expect or predict something.(Synonym: Foresee)

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Personification

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Giving human traits to nonhuman things.(Synonym: Humanizing)

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Amendment

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A change or addition to a legal document.(Synonym: Modification)

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Bureaucracy

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A system of managing government through departments.(Synonym: Administration)

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Civil Rights

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The rights of citizens to freedom and equality.(Synonym: Liberties)

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Demographics

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Data about populations.(Synonym: Statistics)

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Economics

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The study of money and resources.(Synonym: Finance)

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Federalism

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A system where power is divided between national and state governments.(Synonym: Division of powers)

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Globalization

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The spread of ideas and trade worldwide.(Synonym: International integration)

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Legislation

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Laws created by a government.(Synonym: Lawmaking)

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Militarism

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A focus on building military power.(Synonym: Armed focus)

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Approach

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A way of dealing with something.(Synonym: Method)

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Sovereignty

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A nation’s right to govern itself.(Synonym: Independence)

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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 average weather conditions in a region.(Synonym: Weather pattern)

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Deforestation

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The cutting down of forests.(Synonym: Clearing)

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Desertification

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The process by which land becomes desert.(Synonym: Land degradation)

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Erosion

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

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Latitude

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Imaginary lines that measure distance north or south of the equator.(Synonym: Horizontal lines)

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Longitude

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Imaginary lines that measure distance east or west of the prime meridian.(Synonym: Vertical lines)

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Plateau

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A flat area raised above the surrounding land.(Synonym: Upland)

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Topography

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The arrangement of physical features on Earth.(Synonym: Terrain)

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Argument

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A discussion where different views are expressed.(Synonym: Debate)

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Urbanization

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The growth of cities.(Synonym: City expansion)

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Acidic

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Having a pH less than 7.(Synonym: Sour)

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Atom

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The smallest unit of matter.(Synonym: Particle)

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Biodiversity

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The variety of life in a specific area.(Synonym: Ecological variety)

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Chromosome

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A thread-like structure carrying genetic information.(Synonym: DNA strand)

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Ecosystem

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A community of interacting organisms and their environment.(Synonym: Biome)

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Hydrology

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The study of water and its movement.(Synonym: Water science)

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Magnetism

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The force exerted by magnets.(Synonym: Attraction force)

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Organism

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Any living thing.(Synonym: Creature)

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Prokaryote

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A simple cell without a nucleus.(Synonym: Unicellular organism)

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Authority

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The power to give orders or make decisions.(Synonym: Control)

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Symbiosis

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A relationship between two organisms that benefits at least one.(Synonym: Mutualism)

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Blueprint

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A detailed design or plan.(Synonym: Draft)

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Circuit

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A path for electrical current.(Synonym: Network)

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Compression

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The act of pressing something into a smaller space.(Synonym: Compacting)

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Innovation

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A new method, idea, or product.(Synonym: Invention)

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Interface

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The point of connection between systems or devices.(Synonym: Interaction)

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Mechanism

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A system of parts working together in a machine.(Synonym: Apparatus)

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Processor

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The part of a computer that processes data.(Synonym: CPU)

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Prototype

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The first model of a product.(Synonym: Sample)

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Software

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The programs used by a computer.(Synonym: Application)

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Bias

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A preference that prevents fair judgment.(Synonym: Prejudice)

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Transmission

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Sending information or energy from one place to another.(Synonym: Transfer)

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Cardiovascular

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Relating to the heart and blood vessels.(Synonym: Circulatory)

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Digestive

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Relating to the system that processes food.(Synonym: Nutritional)

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Hormone

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A chemical messenger in the body.(Synonym: Regulator)

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Immunity

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The body’s ability to resist disease.(Synonym: Resistance)

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Metabolism

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The process of converting food into energy.(Synonym: Energy process)

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Neuron

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A nerve cell in the body.(Synonym: Brain cell)

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Respiration

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The process of breathing.(Synonym: Inhalation and exhalation)

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Skeletal

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Relating to bones in the body.(Synonym: Bone-related)

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Tissue

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A group of similar cells performing a function.(Synonym: Cellular structure)

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