Transcript List 1 Vocabulary

List 1 Vocabulary
Embryonic
adjective
pertaining to or in the state of an embryo.
Entomologist
noun
a person who studies
the branch of zoology dealing with insects.
Indefatigable
adjective
incapable of being tired out; not yielding to
fatigue; untiring.
Indigenous
adjective
originating in and characteristic of a
particular region or country;
native (often followed by to):
the plants indigenous to Canada;
the indigenous peoples of southern Africa.
Industrious
adjective
working energetically and devotedly; hardworking; diligent: an industrious person.
Nemesis
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noun plural nemeses
something that a person cannot conquer,
a
chieve, etc.
An opponent or rival whom a person cannot
overcome.
Iridescent
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adjective
displaying a play of lustrous colors like
hose of the rainbow
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Insatiable
adjective
 not satiable; incapable of being satisfied or
appeased:
insatiable hunger for knowledge.
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Insecticide
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noun
a substance or preparation used for killing i
nsects.
Quarantine
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noun
a strict isolation imposed to prevent the
pread of disease.
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Subterranean
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adjective
existing, situated, or operating below the s
urface of the earth; underground.
Quiz tomorrow 9/12/13
1. Be able to spell each word
2. Know the definition of each
word
Assignment
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Find a picture to go with each vocabulary
word.
When finished, print it out and use it to
study tonight.
I suggest that you email this assignment to
yourself so you also have a digital copy.
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