A ZB Language Arts Program
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| 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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Created by:
the98789
on 2009-11-28