Lesson 8 - Energy

Question 1

combustion

Answer 1

n. The process of burning

combustion of materials

combust v., combustible adj.

Question 2

component

Answer 2

n. One part of a system or whole

Question 3

convey

Answer 3

v. To transport from one place to another; to transmit or make known

A messager conveyed the letter to……….

conveyance n., conveyor n.

Question 4

discretely

Answer 4

adv. Separately; distinctly

…….., each component needed to be studied discretely.

discrete adj.

Question 5

nucleus

Answer 5

n. A central or essential part around which other parts are gathered; a core

The nucleus of many European cities is the town square.

nuclear adj.

Question 6

permeate

Answer 6

v. To spread or flow throughout; to pass through or penetrate

The smell of cooking permeate the entire apartment building.

permeation n.