Word List- Science 8/9A
Architect
Incorporate
symptoms
biodiversity
inherited
syndrome
biomes
intimidated
venomous
camouflage
prognosis
vulnerable
engineer
resistance
episode
Definitions
architect (orkuhtEHkt) noun
1. a person who plans and constructs buildings
2. Someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings).
3. The person who draws designs for new buildings.
The architect who designed the building was at the site.
The architect designed our house.
biodiversity (biiohdiivursuhtee)
1. The diversity of plant and animal life in a particular habitat (or in the world as a whole).
2. Referes to the variety of life in an area.
3. The variety of species in an ecosystem.
The biodiversity of sea creatures makes studying them incredibly fascinating.
The biodiversity of an ecosystem quickly changes after a natural disaster.
biomes (biiohmz)
1. A major biotic community characterized by the dominant forms of plant life and the prevailing climate.
2. Large areas with similar climates and life forms.
3. A major land ecosystem having a distinct combination of plants and animals and a prevailing climate.
Aquatic biomes cover more of the earth's surface than any other.
There are many different biomes on the earth.
camouflage (kamuhflozh) noun,verb
1. Colors, patterns, and shapes that are used by animals to help them blend in with their surroundings. This allows
animals to hide from their predators.
2. An outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something.
3. The act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance.
4. Disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something.
5. Device or stratagem for concealment or deceit.
Synonyms:
disguise, mask, hide, cloak, conceal
Antonyms:
expose, reveal
The animal's camouflage helped it hide.
An excellent example of camouflage, the Arctic hare disappears against the white snow.
engineer (EHnjuhnihr) noun,verb
1. One whose job is to use science to try to solve problems.
2. a person trained in any of the various branches of engineering; applying science and mathematics in the design and
construction of machines, vehicles, structures, roads, and systems
3. To plan or build something.
The engineer worked closely with the architect to be sure the building would be strong.
The engineer made careful plans for the new bridge.
episode (EHpuhsohd) noun
1. A happening that is distinctive in a series of related events.
2. A brief section of a literary or dramatic work that forms part of a connected series.
3. A part of a broadcast serial.
4. Film consisting of a succession of related shots that develop a given subject in a movie.
Synonyms:
incident, event, occurrence, development
The doctor was able to treat the patient's episode of migraine headaches.
I record every episode of my favorite show.
incorporate (ihnkawrpurayt) verb,adjective
1. Formed or united into a whole.
2. Include or contain; have as a component.
3. Form a corporation; in business.
The architect will incorporate environmentally friendly concepts into the design.
To complete the language assignment correctly incorporate flowcharts into your project.
inherited (ihnhEHruhtihd) adjective,verb
1. Obtain from someone after their death.
2. characteristics or traits passed from parents to their children
The boy inherited this rare condition from his father.
He inherited $1 million dollars after his father passed away.
intimidated (ihntihmihdaytihd)
1. Made timid or fearful as by threats.
2. Frightened into submission or compliance.
An intimidated creature may display aggressive behavior.
The slave owners intimidated the slaves by beating them.
prognosis (prognohsuhs) noun
1. A prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop.
2. A prediction of the course of a disease.
3. (n) a forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disease or situation
We were happy to learn that the prognosis is for a full recovery.
The prognosis for her recovery from cancer was very good.
The cancer patients prognosis was not good.
resistance (rihzihstuhns) noun
1. The action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with.
2. an opposing force, especially one tending to prevent motion
Antonyms:
compliance, cooperation, surrender
Architects and engineers need to consider wind resistance when they design a tall building.
The students showed great resistance to the idea of year-round schools.
symptoms (sihmptuhmz) noun
1. changes caused by diseases
2. (medical) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular
disease.
A high fever, a sore throat, and a headache are symptoms of the flu.
The symptoms of the disease include stomach pain, muscle aches and vomiting.
syndrome (sihndrohm) noun
1. A complex of concurrent things.
2. A pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease.
3. A collection of traits or symptoms.
Her syndrome is characterized by uncontrollable hand movements.
They were trying to diagnose his syndrome.
venomous (vEHnuhmuhs) adjective
1. Producing poison; capable of causing a poisonous bite
2. poisonous, spiteful, meaning harm.
The venomous creature shot poison into its prey.
Cleopatra died after being bitten by a venomous snake.
vulnerable (vuhlnuruhbuhl) adjective
1. Susceptible to attack.
2. Capable of being wounded or hurt.
3. Susceptible to physical or emotional injury.
Skyscrapers are vulnerable if they are not built to handle earthquakes.
A sick animal is vulnerable to predators.