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