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6th grd Word Wisdom
A ZB Language Arts Program
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| hydraulics | the science involving the study of liquids |
| hydrophobia | an extreme fear of water |
| territory | an area inhabited by a particular animal or animals |
| inter | to bury |
| subterranean | beneath the earth's surface; under ground |
| hydrogen | a colorless, odorless, but highly flammable gas found through out the universe |
| terrestrial | living or growing on land |
| solstice | the twice-yearly occurrence when the sun reaches it's farthest north or south point, near June and Dec. 21 |
| solarium | a room or porch surrounded by gas and exposed to the sun |
| biosphere | the part of earth where life exists |
| interaction | the result of things acting upon or with one another |
| solar | related to the sun |
| artificial | made by humans; not a natural occurrence |
| hydroelectric | related to the production of electricity from the electricity of running water |
| ecosystem | the community of plants and animals in a particular reason |
| terrain | the features of a particular section of land |
| savanna | flat grassland |
| viable | capable of continuing; able to be successful |
| terrace | 1)raised earth with sloping sides and raising top 2)an open, paved area outside a home; a patio |
| cyclone | a storm with strong, destructive winds that move in a circular motion |
| petrified | stone-like |
| gravitate | to move because of gravity, to move downward |
| molecule | a small unit made up of 2 or more atoms; the basis of all substances |
| crevasse | a deep chasm |
| liquefy | to make liquid |
| nautical | having to do with water, ships or navigation |
| petroleum | a thick, flammable liquid usually found beneath the earth's surface |
| summit | the highest point; the top |
| cosmic | having to do with the universe |
| revoke | to cancel or to put an end to |
| advocate | n. a supporter or defender; a person who practice law; (v)to be in favor of something |
| eloquent | powerful or moving; expressive in a visual way |
| persuasive | having the power to change someone's thinking |
| audible | loud enough to be heard |
| response | an answer |
| refrain | a repeated phrase; to avoid doing something; |
| volume | loudness |
| resound | to ring out or echo loudly |
| oration | a formal speech on a special occasion |
| convocation | a group united for a particular purpose |
| audition | a performance used as a test; to perform in order to obtain employment or a position |
| evoke | to create a mental response |
| elocution | public speaking that emphasizes good delivery and gesture |
| colloquial | informal or conversational |
| auditory | having to do with the sense of hearing |
| provoke | to cause anger or strong feeling |
| invoke | to call upon for help or protection; to make use of or to apply a rule |
| audio | (a)having to do with sound; (n, pl)the sending, coping or receiving of sounds |
| vocation | (n) a calling for a particular kind of work |
| utter | (v) to speak or make a sound (a) total or complete |
| renounce | to give up or abandon |
| mute | (v) to muffle or lessen sound (a)unable to speak |
| discourse | (n) a friendly talk (n) a discussion, either written or spoken, of a formal nature |
| fluent | (a) able to speak smoothly and easily |
| verbose | (a) using more words than needed |
| verbalize | (v) to put thoughts into words |
| inquire | (v) to try to find information |
| exaggerate | (v) to overstate or make something seen more important than it is; to increase more than is considered normal |
| lucid | (a) easily understood; mentally aware |
| physiology | (n) the study of the functions and vital processes of living organisms |
| respiration | (n) the process of breathing |
| sensitive | (a) having perception through the senses;easily stimulated; easily hurt or offended |
| symptom | (n)a sign of a disorder or disease |
| benign | (a) of no danger to health; not malignant |
| potent | (a) powerful; highly effective |
| corps | a group of people working together |
| constitution | (n) the physical character or makeup of a person; the laws or principles used to govern a country or organization |
| rejuvenate | (v) to make strong again |
| inflammation | (n) a redness and swelling in reaction to infection or injury |
| sensory | (a) having to do with the senses |
| sensation | (n) information obtained through one of the five senses; a person or thing that causes great excitement |
| corset | (n) a tight-fitting undergarment worn to enhance appearance |
| corporal | (a) having to do with body |
| expire | to end |
| aspirate | to remove an obstruction by suctioning |
| corpse | (n) a dead body; usually referring to a human |
| sensible | (a) showing good judgment; that which can be perceived by the senses |
| desensitize | (v) to decrease a reaction |
| perspire | (v) to sweat |
| fracture | (n) a break or crack (v) to break or crack |
| physical | (a) having to do with body; relating to nature or nonliving matter (n) an examination by a doctor to determine health |
| stamina | (n) the ability to endure |
| posture | (n) how a person hold or carries his or her body (v) to assume a pose or an attitude for effect |
| affliction | (n) pain or discomfort; something causing pain or discomfort |
| vigor | (n) strength; physical energy |
| invalid | (n) a person unable to function without help (a) not legal or proper |
| nausea | (n) a sick of feeling; the need to vomit |
| exhale | to breath out; to release air from the lungs |
| complexion | (n) the skin tones or appearance of skin; the way things appear |
| forte | (n) something that one does very well;a specialty (adv) loudly and forcefully |
| audacity | (n, pl) fearless daring; an act of speaking or behaving in a brash manner |
| authentic | (a) genuine; real |
| exude | (v) to exhibit in abundance |
| bizarre | (a) odd or unexpected in appearance, style or character |
| exotic | (a) unusual because of being from another place; unfamiliar or strange |
| tenacious | (a) holding firmly to something |
| captivating | (a) attracting the attention or affection of |
| stately | impressive; grand; with dignity |
| visionary | (a) having foresight (n, pl) a person with idealistic goals |
| contented | (a) satisfied |
| conceited | (a) having an overly high opinion of oneself or one's appearance |
| staid | (a) having little color or style |
| contentious | (a) ready to argue; disagreeable |
| deceitful | (a) misleading; not truthful |
| impertinent | (a) rude, insolent |
| incapable | (a) lacking ability or strength |
| steadfast | (a) steady; constant |
| receptive | (a) willing to accept; agreeable |
| obstinate | unwilling to change; stubborn |
| indignant | (a) feeling anger over injustice or unfairness |
| condescending | (a) displaying a superior attitude |
| impulsive | (a) acting without thought |
| sullen | sulky; showing ill humor; resentful |
| notorious | (a) well-known in an unfavorable manner; infamous |
| pretentious | (a) claiming certain merit or position; extravagant; showy |
| immodest | (a) tending to praise oneself; indecent; improper |
| timid | fearful; shy |
| despicable | (a) deserving of contempt; hateful |
| defensive | (a) protective of oneself; intended to avoid attack or danger |
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