Spring 2002_161
Instructor: Buthaina Al Othman
Chapter 10: Reporting
Vocabulary List
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| preserve | protect |
| preservation (n.) | protection |
| generates (v.) | produces/ creates |
| generation (n.) | a lifetime (human beings have a new generation every 10 years.) |
| discredited (v.) | disproved |
| species (n.) | kinds |
| evolves (v.) | develops |
| evolution (n.) | development |
| survived (v.) | still living after an accident or a difficult living situation |
| saturated (adj.) | e.g. a thick solution, opposite of watery solution. |
| existence (n.) | presence / being |
| adapted (adj.) | changed, adjusted |
| prevailed (v.) | dominated / controlled |
| controversial (adj.) | argumentative, i.e. can be argued / disputed |
| confirm (v.) | verify |
| inherit (v.) | acquire |
| traits (n.) | characteristics |
| blooms (v.) | to flower (v.) |
| dominant (adj.) | most important |
| recessive (adj.) |
weak, e.g. a recessive gene: a hidden gene that shows up when a second or third generation is born. |
| numerous (adj.) | too many / cannot be counted |
| substantial (adj.) | supported |
| significant (adj.) | very important |
Word Root
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photo
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light
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chrono
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time |
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dyna
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power / energy |
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helio
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the sun |
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