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Basic Vocabulary 7a
Basic Vocabulary 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hazard - Careless drivers are a hazard to everyone else on the road. | something that creates a dangerous situation or risk of harm. |
| health - Vitamins and minerals are beneficial for good health. | The general condition of body and mind. |
| height - The nurse will measure everyone's height today. | a measurement of how high something is |
| helmet - Bike riders should always be outfitted with a helmet for safety. | a hard hat that protects your head when riding a bike or playing other sports. |
| herbivore - A rabbit is an herbivore and loves to eat carrots. | Animals that feed exclusively on plants. Giraffes are such animals. |
| hollow - Chocolate Easter bunnies are usually hollow inside. | Something that has empty space or air inside of it. |
| humane - Mother Theresa was a very humane person. | Showing compassion, concern or consideration of others. |
| identical - Our sweaters are identical. | Exactly alike, the same or equal. |
| igloo - I do not think I would want to live in an igloo. | A small, rounded arctic house made of blocks of hard snow. |
| ignore - If someone bothers you, try to ignore him or her. | Fail to notice. |
| impact - The book had an emotional impact on the people who read it. | Have an effect upon. Influence strongly. |
| impolite - It is impolite to interupt while others are talking. | Not polite. |
| inch - Dean is one inch taller than Jacob. | A unit of measurement. Twelve of these is equal to one foot. |
| include - My hobbies include gardening, bike riding, and reading. | to add something or someone into a group. |
| insect - The insect crawled into the hole. | A group of small animals that have six legs and a body that is divided into three sections. Bees, ants, beetles, butterflies, ladybugs, and crickets are all examples of this animal group. |
| invention - The invention of the telescope has revolutionized the way we see the stars. | A creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation. |
| island - Hawaii is a very famous and beautiful island. | a body of land surrounded on all sides by water. |
| issue - The senator changed his mind on the issue. | An important matter to be handled or discussed. |
| ivory - Terry wore an ivory dress at her wedding. | a shade of the color white; a hard white substance |
| jaguar - He saw a jaguar running into the trees. | A wild cat with brownish-yellow fur and black spots, similar to a leopard. |