week 11 Flashcards
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aqua
water
Latin
Aquarium
a transparent tank of water in which fish and other water creatures and plants are kept.
aquatic
relating to water.
Aquaplane
a board for riding on water, pulled by a speedboat.
Aqueduct
an artificial channel for conveying water, typically in the form of a bridge across a valley or other gap.
Aquifer
a body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater.
aqueous
of or containing water, typically as a solvent or medium.
semiaquatic
(of an animal) living partly on land and partly in water.
audi
hear
Latin
Audiophile
a hi-fi enthusiast
Audience
the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting.
Audition
an interview for a particular role or job as a singer, actor, dancer, or musician, consisting of a practical demonstration of the candidate’s suitability and skill.
Auditory
relating to the sense of hearing.
Audiometer
a machine used for evaluating hearing acuity
Audit
an official inspection of an individual’s or organization’s accounts, typically by an independent body.
audiology
the branch of science and medicine concerned with the sense of hearing
bell
war
Latin
Bellicose
demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.
Belligerent
hostile and aggressive.
Bellow
of a person or animal) emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger.
Rebel
a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler.
casus belli
an act or situation provoking or justifying war.
counter rebellion
a revolution intended to overthrow a government established by an earlier revolution
