List 9 Flashcards
nanotubes
a tubular molecule composed of a large number of carbon atoms
novel
new or unusual
nuanced
subtle shades of meaning or expression
offhand
nonchalant or casual
operative
functionary or having wffect
ordinary
normal
ornamental
decorative
overcome
defeat or prevail
overreact
respond more emotionally than expected
overshadowed by
to make something less noticeable or important
paleobiologist
scientist who studies evolution and ecology throughout the history of life on Earth
paucity
presence of something in small amounts
payload
the part of a vehicle’s load from which revenue is derived; passengers and cargo
perceive
become aware or conscious of; interpret in a particular way
peripheral
relating to or situated on the edge of something
pondering
to think about
porous
having holes through which liquid or air can pass through
portal
an entrance, website providing access to other sites
portraiture
the art of creating portraits
posit
assume as a fact
pragmatic
dealing with things sensibly and realistically
predation
to prey on, action of attacking or plundering
predatory
relating to animals preying on others, seeking to exploit or oppress
predecessor
a person who held the position before the current holder
predetermined
established or decided in advance
premeditated
thought out or planned beforehand
preponderance
greater in number, quantity, or importwnce
prescribed
to state as a rule
prestige
respect or admiration
