Words Flashcards
What does ‘Affect’ mean?
To cause or provoke change
What is an ‘Attribute’?
A quality or characteristic of something
What is a ‘Breakthrough’?
A new or dramatic discovery or advancement
What does ‘Cloning’ refer to?
To reproduce genetically identical organisms
What is ‘Evidence’?
The facts that show whether beliefs and opinions are valid
What is an ‘Experiment’?
The process of testing a theory or demonstrating known fact
What does ‘Genetically modified’ mean?
Something that has had its genetical structure altered
What does ‘High-tech’ refer to?
Something that is or uses advanced new technology
What is ‘Impact’?
The effect of something
What is an ‘Invention’?
A new process or device
What does ‘Mechanism’ mean?
A system of parts working together in a particular process
What does ‘Obsolete’ mean?
No longer produced or not useful because it is too old
What does ‘Outdated’ refer to?
Not effective because it is too old or uses old technology
What is a ‘Placebo’?
An inactive substance used in experiments as a control to test new drugs
What does ‘Plausible’ mean?
Something that is reasonable or possible
