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Vocab List 15 (L17)
therm/hyper-/super-/hypo-/sub-
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| geothermal | (adj.) of, relating to, or using the natural heat produced inside the Earth. |
| hypothermia | (n.) a condition in which the temperature of the body is very low. |
| thermal | (adj.) of, relating to, or caused by heat; designed to keep you warm by preventing heat from leaving your body. |
| thermos | (n.) a container that keeps liquids hot or cold for long periods of time. |
| thermostat | (n.) a device that automatically adjusts the temperature in a room to a desired level. |
| hyperactive | (adj.) extremely active or too active. |
| hypersensitive | (adj.) having feelings that are very easily hurt; very strongly and easily affected or harmed by something. |
| superintendent | (n.) a person who directs or manages a place, department, or organization; a person who is in charge of cleaning, maintaining, and repairing a building. |
| hypodermic | (adj.) going under the skin. |
| subconscious | (adj.) existing in the part of the mind that a person is not aware of; existing in the mind but not consciously known or felt. |