Spelling List 1 Definitions Flashcards
What is a sundae?
A dessert made of ice cream, topped with syrup, nuts, fruit, or whipped cream.
What does ‘technical’ mean?
Relating to a particular subject, art, or craft, or its techniques.
What does it mean to classify?
To arrange or group things based on shared qualities.
What does ‘diagonally’ refer to?
At an angle rather than straight across or up and down.
What is a consequence?
The result or effect of an action or condition.
Who is a contestant?
A person who takes part in a competition.
What is multiplication?
The process of increasing numbers by repeated addition (e.g., 3 × 4 = 12).
What does ‘appetising’ mean?
Appealing to the appetite; making you want to eat.
What does it mean to penalise someone?
To punish or disadvantage someone for breaking a rule.
What is an imperative?
Extremely important or necessary; also a grammatical term for commands.
What is an experiment?
A scientific test to discover or prove something.
What is a hypothesis?
An idea or explanation that can be tested through experiments.
What does it mean to demonstrate?
To show how something works or to prove something with evidence.
What are relationships?
The way in which people or things are connected.
What is oxygen?
A gas in the air that is essential for breathing and combustion.
What is a sandwich?
A food item made by placing ingredients between two slices of bread.
What is an anecdote?
A short and interesting story about a real event or person.
What is etymology?
The study of the origin and history of words.
What does it mean to derive?
To obtain something from a source or origin.
What does ‘democratic’ refer to?
Related to a system of government in which people vote for their leaders.
