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Greek 10/27/14

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Paradox (Noun) A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated may prove to be true or founded.Jason searched for the word “paradox” in the dictionary.
Doxology (Noun) A liturgical formula to praise God.David is really interested by the concept of doxology.
Pathogen (Noun) A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.Janet went into the lab to study the new pathogen.
Genetics (Noun) The study of heredity and the variation of other characteristics. John couldn't believe his genetics favored his mother.
Agnostic Noun) A person who thinks nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God or anything beyond material phenomena.Jackson noticed that the man could have been agnostic
Gnome (Noun) A legendary dwarfish creature from tales or fables.Logan was mad about the grade he got in science so he kicked his mothers favorite garden gnome as far as he could.
Graphic (Adjective) Of or related to visual art especially involving drawing, lettering, or lettering.Dan stared at the graphic art that covered the walls.
Graphite (Noun) A gray, crystalline, allotropic form of carbon that occurs as a mineral for some rocks.Jackie's science teacher was obsessed with minerals and wouldn't stop talking about graphite
Monologue (noun) A form of dramatic entertainment, comedic solo, or the like by a single speaker. Noah performed a musical monologue in front of his whole school.
Dialogue (Noun) Conversation between characters in a story, novel, movie, or play.Jason's favorite part of the movie in the theatre was the dialogue
Cataclysm (Noun) A large-scale and violent event in the natural world.David played his new game “Cataclysm.”
Lysogen (noun) A lysogenic bacterium or bacterial strain. Jack looked of the definition of “lysogen” in the dictionary.
Diameter (Noun) A line passing through the center of a body from side to side especially a circle or sphere.In math class Don traced a line through the center of a circle to create a diameter.
Kilometer (Noun) A metric unit equal to 1,000 meters.John traveled 36 kilometers to see his family.
Microwave (Verb) A small oven used to cook food.Logan made pizza in her microwave.
Microscope (Noun) An optical instrument used to look at very small objects.The scientist gathered information for a test through his microscope.
Morphology (Noun) The study of forms of things, in particular.Lucy has studied morphology for the past six years.
Amorphous (Adjective) Without a clearly defined shape or form. Nick browsed to web for the definiton of “amorphous.”
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