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component   one part of something bigger; The wheels are a component of my bike.  
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identify   to establish the identity of; I identified part A on the diagram as the liver.  
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function   purpose or use of something; The kidneys function as a filter.  
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exist   are real; The largest galaxy known to exist is not the Milky Way.  
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necessary   needed; Oxygen is necessary for life.  
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comparable   similar to; The fabrics were of comparable quality.  
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absorb   to take in; I absorb nutrients in my small intestine.  
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protect   cover or shield from harm; My skin protects my internal organs.  
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rigidity   stiffness or inflexibility; Cell walls provide rigidity for the plant.  
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substance   a material from which something is made; We discovered the subtance on the floor was oil.  
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organization   how objects are sorted and classified; The organization of my dvd's is alphabetical by title.  
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similar   alike; having traits in common; The two dogs were very similar.  
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multi-   a prefix meaning many; The commons is a multipurpose room.  
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classify   sort and organize into groups; Scientists classify living organizations by their shared characteristics.  
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contraction   making shorter or reducing in size; Contraction of the diaphragm makes you breathe in.  
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transport   move to another location; Blood transports nutrients from the small intestine to cells.  
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production   making something; The pancreas is responsible for the production of enzymes.  
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stimuli   something that rouses or incites to activity; My actions are influenced by both internal and extermal stimuli.  
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communication   sharing of information; Communication in living organisms is often done with chemicals.  
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release   let go of; remove; Our lungs release carbon dioxide.  
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synthesize   to combine parts or elements to make a whole; Scientists were able to synthesize growth hormones in their lab.  
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coordinate   organize so that things work together smoothly; I coordinate with my family to arrange holiday activities.  
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deficiency   shortage or lack; Her doctor said she was tired because of an iron deficiency.  
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contaminated   unfit for use due to the introduction of unwanted elements; The drinking water was contaminated by run-off from the nearby factory.  
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exchange   substitute one thing for another; The exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen takes place in the lungs.  
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comparison   examining objects to determine their similarities and differences; We did a comparison of the digestive and excretory systems.  
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processes   a continuing activity or function; Our intestines help with the process of digestion.  
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broken   damaged or altered; My watch was broken so I had no idea what time it was.  
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cease   stop; The policeman yelled, "Stop, cease, and desist."  
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