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Vocab List 9 (L10)
bio/-ology/-ologist/-phobia/-phobe
Term | Definition |
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antibiotic | (n.) a drug that is used to kill harmful bacteria and to cure infections. |
biodegradable | (adj.) capable of being slowly destroyed and broken down into very small parts by natural processes. |
biography | (n.) the story of a real person’s life written by another person. |
biohazard | (n.) a biological or chemical substance or situation that is dangerous to human beings and the environment. |
biology | (n.) a science that deals with things that are alive, such as plants and animals. |
psychology | (n.) the science or study of mind and behavior; the way a person or group thinks. |
psychologist | (n.) a scientist who specializes in the study and treatment of the mind and behavior; a specialist in psychology. |
claustrophobia | (n.) a fear of being in closed or small spaces; an unhappy or uncomfortable feeling caused by being in a situation that limits or restricts you. |
claustrophobe | (n.) a person who suffers from claustrophobia. |
hydrophobia | (n.) an abnormal or unnatural fear or dread of water. |