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Accomplish
To complete something successfully.(Synonym: Achieve)
Propose
To suggest an idea.(Synonym: Recommend)
Weathering
The breaking down of rocks by weather.(Synonym: Degradation)
Abstract
Art that doesn’t represent reality.(Synonym: Conceptual)
Aesthetic
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.(Synonym: Artistic)
Composition
The arrangement of elements in a work of art.(Synonym: Layout)
Contrast
The difference between two elements.(Synonym: Distinction)
Critique
A detailed analysis and evaluation of a work.(Synonym: Review)
Genre
A category of artistic work.(Synonym: Type)
Harmony
A pleasing combination of elements.(Synonym: Balance)
Medium
The material or method used to create art.(Synonym: Material)
Perspective
The technique of representing depth in art.(Synonym: Viewpoint)
Absorption
The process of soaking up liquid or energy.(Synonym: Intake)
Texture
The feel or appearance of a surface.(Synonym: Surface quality)
Alliteration
Repetition of initial consonant sounds.(Synonym: Repetition)
Archetype
A typical example of a character or idea.(Synonym: Model)
Connotation
The implied meaning of a word.(Synonym: Implication)
Denotation
The literal meaning of a word.(Synonym: Definition)
Hyperbole
Extreme exaggeration for effect.(Synonym: Overstatement)
Paradox
A statement that seems contradictory but may be true.(Synonym: Contradiction)
Personification
Giving human qualities to non-human things.(Synonym: Anthropomorphism)
Protagonist
The main character in a story.(Synonym: Hero)
Soliloquy
A speech by a character alone on stage.(Synonym: Monologue)
Acceleration
Increase in speed or rate.(Synonym: Quickening)
Tragic Flaw
A character trait leading to downfall.(Synonym: Weakness)
Byte
A unit of digital information storage.(Synonym: Data unit)
Database
An organized collection of data.(Synonym: Data storage)
Encryption
Securing data by converting it into code.(Synonym: Coding)
Firewall
A security system to block unauthorized access.(Synonym: Protection)
Hacker
Someone who breaks into computer systems.(Synonym: Cracker)
Interface
A system for communication between devices.(Synonym: Connection)
Latency
The delay in data transfer.(Synonym: Lag)
Protocol
A set of rules for communication.(Synonym: Standard)
Server
A computer providing resources to other computers.(Synonym: Host)
Conductivity
The ability to transfer heat or electricity.(Synonym: Transmission)
Syntax
The structure of commands in programming.(Synonym: Code structure)
Diffusion
The spreading of particles from high to low concentration.(Synonym: Dispersion)
Equilibrium
A state of balance.(Synonym: Stability)
Hypothesis
A scientific guess based on evidence.(Synonym: Prediction)
Photosynthesis
The process by which plants make food.(Synonym: Energy production)
Precipitation
Water falling from the sky, like rain or snow.(Synonym: Rainfall)
Radiation
Energy transfer through space or a medium.(Synonym: Emission)
Analyze
To examine in detail.(Synonym: Study)
Transformation
A complete change in form or appearance.(Synonym: Conversion)
Axis
A reference line on a graph.(Synonym: Guide line)
Binomial
An expression with two terms.(Synonym: Polynomial)
Exponential
Involving rapid growth or increase.(Synonym: Accelerating)
Factorization
Breaking down a number into factors.(Synonym: Division)
Irrational
A number that cannot be written as a simple fraction.(Synonym: Non-repeating)
Median
The middle value in a set of data.(Synonym: Center value)
Pythagorean Theorem
A formula for right triangles:a2+b2=c2a2+b2=c2.(Synonym: Triangle rule)
Quadratic
An equation of the formax2+bx+c=0ax2+bx+c=0.(Synonym: Polynomial equation)
Statistics
The study of data collection and analysis.(Synonym: Data science)
Articulate
Able to express ideas clearly.(Synonym: Eloquent)
Vertex
A point where two or more lines meet.(Synonym: Corner)
Abolition
The movement to end slavery.(Synonym: Eradication)
Annex
To add territory to a country.(Synonym: Acquire)
Colonization
The act of settling and controlling land.(Synonym: Settlement)
Industrialization
The development of industries in a region.(Synonym: Mechanization)
Nationalism
Pride in one’s country.(Synonym: Patriotism)
Revolution
A major change, often political.(Synonym: Uprising)
Segregation
The separation of people by race or class.(Synonym: Division)
Suffrage
The right to vote.(Synonym: Voting rights)
Tariff
A tax on imports or exports.(Synonym: Duty)
Compassion
Sympathy for others’ suffering.(Synonym: Kindness)
Treaty
A formal agreement between nations.(Synonym: Pact)
Allegory
A story with a deeper meaning.(Synonym: Symbolic story)
Conflict
A struggle between opposing forces in a story.(Synonym: Dispute)
Diction
The choice of words in writing or speech.(Synonym: Wording)
Epiphany
A sudden realization or insight.(Synonym: Revelation)
Imagery
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.(Synonym: Visualization)
Irony
When the opposite of what is expected happens.(Synonym: Contradiction)
Metaphor
A comparison without using “like” or “as.”(Synonym: Symbol)
Plot
The sequence of events in a story.(Synonym: Storyline)
Simile
A comparison using “like” or “as.”(Synonym: Analogy)
Consequence
The result of an action.(Synonym: Outcome)
Symbolism
Using symbols to represent ideas.(Synonym: Representation)
Census
An official count of a population.(Synonym: Survey)
Civil Disobedience
Peaceful refusal to obey certain laws.(Synonym: Protest)
Democracy
A system of government by the people.(Synonym: Self-rule)
Diplomacy
Managing relationships between countries.(Synonym: Negotiation)
Emigration
Leaving one country to settle in another.(Synonym: Departure)
Legislature
A body that makes laws.(Synonym: Congress)
Propaganda
Biased information to influence public opinion.(Synonym: Misinformation)
Recession
A period of economic decline.(Synonym: Downturn)
Union
A group of workers joined for common goals.(Synonym: Alliance)
Deliberate
Done on purpose.(Synonym: Intentional)
Urbanization
The growth of cities.(Synonym: City expansion)
Algorithm
A step-by-step process for solving a problem.(Synonym: Procedure)
Artificial Intelligence
Machines simulating human intelligence.(Synonym: AI)
Bandwidth
The amount of data that can be transmitted.(Synonym: Data capacity)
Binary
A system of 0s and 1s used in computers.(Synonym: Base-2)
Cloud Computing
Storing data on the internet.(Synonym: Online storage)
Encryption
Coding information for security.(Synonym: Encoding)
Hardware
The physical parts of a computer.(Synonym: Equipment)
Interface
The way users interact with a device.(Synonym: Connection)
Network
A system of connected computers.(Synonym: System)
Evaluate
To assess the value of something.(Synonym: Judge)
Programmer
Someone who writes computer code.(Synonym: Coder)
Adhesion
The tendency of different substances to stick together.(Synonym: Bonding)
Catalyst
A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction.(Synonym: Activator)
Erosion
The wearing away of Earth’s surface.(Synonym: Weathering)
Inertia
The tendency of an object to resist motion changes.(Synonym: Resistance)
Lipid
A type of fat molecule.(Synonym: Fat)
Molecule
Two or more atoms bonded together.(Synonym: Compound)
Osmosis
Movement of water through a membrane.(Synonym: Diffusion)
Photosphere
The visible surface of the sun.(Synonym: Solar surface)
Solvent
A substance that dissolves another.(Synonym: Dissolver)
Fluctuate
To change irregularly.(Synonym: Vary)
Thermodynamics
The study of heat and energy transfer.(Synonym: Energy science)
Amendment
A change to the Constitution.(Synonym: Revision)
Bureaucracy
A system of managing government through departments.(Synonym: Administration)
Checks and Balances
A system ensuring one branch of government doesn’t overpower another.(Synonym: Control system)
Constitution
The set of laws and principles that govern a country.(Synonym: Charter)
Federalism
A system where power is shared between national and state governments.(Synonym: Power-sharing)
Judiciary
The system of courts and judges.(Synonym: Legal system)
Legislation
Laws created by a government.(Synonym: Lawmaking)
Lobbying
Influencing lawmakers to make decisions.(Synonym: Persuasion)
Referendum
A public vote on a specific issue.(Synonym: Ballot)
Incorporate
To include as part of a whole.(Synonym: Integrate)
Veto
The power to reject a decision or proposal.(Synonym: Denial)
Archipelago
A group of islands.(Synonym: Island chain)
Latitude
Imaginary lines measuring distance north or south of the equator.(Synonym: Horizontal line)
Longitude
Imaginary lines measuring distance east or west of the prime meridian.(Synonym: Vertical line)
Plateau
An elevated flat area.(Synonym: Tableland)
Seismology
The study of earthquakes.(Synonym: Earthquake science)
Strait
A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water.(Synonym: Channel)
Topography
The arrangement of natural and artificial features of an area.(Synonym: Landscape)
Tundra
A cold, treeless region.(Synonym: Arctic plain)
Watershed
An area of land where all the water drains into a single body of water.(Synonym: Drainage basin)
