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Accomplish

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To complete something successfully.(Synonym: Achieve)

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Propose

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To suggest an idea.(Synonym: Recommend)

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Weathering

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The breaking down of rocks by weather.(Synonym: Degradation)

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Abstract

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Art that doesn’t represent reality.(Synonym: Conceptual)

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Aesthetic

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Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.(Synonym: Artistic)

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Composition

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The arrangement of elements in a work of art.(Synonym: Layout)

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Contrast

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The difference between two elements.(Synonym: Distinction)

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Critique

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A detailed analysis and evaluation of a work.(Synonym: Review)

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Genre

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A category of artistic work.(Synonym: Type)

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Harmony

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A pleasing combination of elements.(Synonym: Balance)

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Medium

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The material or method used to create art.(Synonym: Material)

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Perspective

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The technique of representing depth in art.(Synonym: Viewpoint)

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Absorption

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The process of soaking up liquid or energy.(Synonym: Intake)

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Texture

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The feel or appearance of a surface.(Synonym: Surface quality)

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Alliteration

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Repetition of initial consonant sounds.(Synonym: Repetition)

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Archetype

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A typical example of a character or idea.(Synonym: Model)

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Connotation

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The implied meaning of a word.(Synonym: Implication)

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Denotation

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

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Hyperbole

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Extreme exaggeration for effect.(Synonym: Overstatement)

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Paradox

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A statement that seems contradictory but may be true.(Synonym: Contradiction)

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Personification

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Giving human qualities to non-human things.(Synonym: Anthropomorphism)

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Protagonist

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

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Soliloquy

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A speech by a character alone on stage.(Synonym: Monologue)

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Acceleration

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Increase in speed or rate.(Synonym: Quickening)

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Tragic Flaw

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A character trait leading to downfall.(Synonym: Weakness)

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Byte

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A unit of digital information storage.(Synonym: Data unit)

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Database

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An organized collection of data.(Synonym: Data storage)

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Encryption

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Securing data by converting it into code.(Synonym: Coding)

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Firewall

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A security system to block unauthorized access.(Synonym: Protection)

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Hacker

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Someone who breaks into computer systems.(Synonym: Cracker)

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Interface

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A system for communication between devices.(Synonym: Connection)

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Latency

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The delay in data transfer.(Synonym: Lag)

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Protocol

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A set of rules for communication.(Synonym: Standard)

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Server

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A computer providing resources to other computers.(Synonym: Host)

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Conductivity

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The ability to transfer heat or electricity.(Synonym: Transmission)

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Syntax

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The structure of commands in programming.(Synonym: Code structure)

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Diffusion

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The spreading of particles from high to low concentration.(Synonym: Dispersion)

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Equilibrium

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A state of balance.(Synonym: Stability)

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Hypothesis

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A scientific guess based on evidence.(Synonym: Prediction)

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Photosynthesis

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The process by which plants make food.(Synonym: Energy production)

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Precipitation

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Water falling from the sky, like rain or snow.(Synonym: Rainfall)

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Radiation

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Energy transfer through space or a medium.(Synonym: Emission)

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Analyze

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To examine in detail.(Synonym: Study)

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Transformation

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A complete change in form or appearance.(Synonym: Conversion)

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Axis

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A reference line on a graph.(Synonym: Guide line)

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Binomial

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An expression with two terms.(Synonym: Polynomial)

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Exponential

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Involving rapid growth or increase.(Synonym: Accelerating)

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Factorization

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Breaking down a number into factors.(Synonym: Division)

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Irrational

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A number that cannot be written as a simple fraction.(Synonym: Non-repeating)

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Median

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The middle value in a set of data.(Synonym: Center value)

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Pythagorean Theorem

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A formula for right triangles:a2+b2=c2a2+b2=c2.(Synonym: Triangle rule)

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Quadratic

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An equation of the formax2+bx+c=0ax2+bx+c=0.(Synonym: Polynomial equation)

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Statistics

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The study of data collection and analysis.(Synonym: Data science)

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Articulate

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Able to express ideas clearly.(Synonym: Eloquent)

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Vertex

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A point where two or more lines meet.(Synonym: Corner)

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Abolition

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The movement to end slavery.(Synonym: Eradication)

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Annex

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To add territory to a country.(Synonym: Acquire)

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Colonization

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The act of settling and controlling land.(Synonym: Settlement)

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Industrialization

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The development of industries in a region.(Synonym: Mechanization)

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Nationalism

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Pride in one’s country.(Synonym: Patriotism)

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Revolution

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A major change, often political.(Synonym: Uprising)

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Segregation

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The separation of people by race or class.(Synonym: Division)

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Suffrage

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The right to vote.(Synonym: Voting rights)

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Tariff

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A tax on imports or exports.(Synonym: Duty)

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Compassion

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Sympathy for others’ suffering.(Synonym: Kindness)

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Treaty

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A formal agreement between nations.(Synonym: Pact)

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Allegory

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A story with a deeper meaning.(Synonym: Symbolic story)

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces in a story.(Synonym: Dispute)

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Diction

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The choice of words in writing or speech.(Synonym: Wording)

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Epiphany

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A sudden realization or insight.(Synonym: Revelation)

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Imagery

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

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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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A comparison without using “like” or “as.”(Synonym: Symbol)

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Plot

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

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Simile

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A comparison using “like” or “as.”(Synonym: Analogy)

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Consequence

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The result of an action.(Synonym: Outcome)

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Symbolism

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Using symbols to represent ideas.(Synonym: Representation)

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Census

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An official count of a population.(Synonym: Survey)

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Civil Disobedience

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Peaceful refusal to obey certain laws.(Synonym: Protest)

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Democracy

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A system of government by the people.(Synonym: Self-rule)

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Diplomacy

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Managing relationships between countries.(Synonym: Negotiation)

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Emigration

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Leaving one country to settle in another.(Synonym: Departure)

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Legislature

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A body that makes laws.(Synonym: Congress)

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Propaganda

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Biased information to influence public opinion.(Synonym: Misinformation)

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Recession

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A period of economic decline.(Synonym: Downturn)

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Union

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A group of workers joined for common goals.(Synonym: Alliance)

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Deliberate

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Done on purpose.(Synonym: Intentional)

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Urbanization

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The growth of cities.(Synonym: City expansion)

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Algorithm

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A step-by-step process for solving a problem.(Synonym: Procedure)

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Artificial Intelligence

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Machines simulating human intelligence.(Synonym: AI)

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Bandwidth

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The amount of data that can be transmitted.(Synonym: Data capacity)

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Binary

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A system of 0s and 1s used in computers.(Synonym: Base-2)

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Cloud Computing

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Storing data on the internet.(Synonym: Online storage)

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Encryption

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Coding information for security.(Synonym: Encoding)

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Hardware

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The physical parts of a computer.(Synonym: Equipment)

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Interface

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The way users interact with a device.(Synonym: Connection)

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Network

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A system of connected computers.(Synonym: System)

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Evaluate

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To assess the value of something.(Synonym: Judge)

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Programmer

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Someone who writes computer code.(Synonym: Coder)

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Adhesion

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The tendency of different substances to stick together.(Synonym: Bonding)

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Catalyst

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

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Erosion

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

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Inertia

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

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Lipid

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A type of fat molecule.(Synonym: Fat)

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Molecule

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Two or more atoms bonded together.(Synonym: Compound)

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Osmosis

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Movement of water through a membrane.(Synonym: Diffusion)

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Photosphere

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The visible surface of the sun.(Synonym: Solar surface)

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Solvent

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A substance that dissolves another.(Synonym: Dissolver)

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Fluctuate

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To change irregularly.(Synonym: Vary)

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Thermodynamics

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The study of heat and energy transfer.(Synonym: Energy science)

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Amendment

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A change to the Constitution.(Synonym: Revision)

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Bureaucracy

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

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Checks and Balances

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A system ensuring one branch of government doesn’t overpower another.(Synonym: Control system)

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Constitution

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The set of laws and principles that govern a country.(Synonym: Charter)

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Federalism

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A system where power is shared between national and state governments.(Synonym: Power-sharing)

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Judiciary

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The system of courts and judges.(Synonym: Legal system)

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Legislation

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Laws created by a government.(Synonym: Lawmaking)

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Lobbying

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Influencing lawmakers to make decisions.(Synonym: Persuasion)

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Referendum

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A public vote on a specific issue.(Synonym: Ballot)

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Incorporate

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To include as part of a whole.(Synonym: Integrate)

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Veto

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The power to reject a decision or proposal.(Synonym: Denial)

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Archipelago

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A group of islands.(Synonym: Island chain)

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Latitude

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Imaginary lines measuring distance north or south of the equator.(Synonym: Horizontal line)

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Longitude

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

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Plateau

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An elevated flat area.(Synonym: Tableland)

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Seismology

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The study of earthquakes.(Synonym: Earthquake science)

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Strait

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A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water.(Synonym: Channel)

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Topography

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The arrangement of natural and artificial features of an area.(Synonym: Landscape)

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Tundra

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

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Watershed

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An area of land where all the water drains into a single body of water.(Synonym: Drainage basin)

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