Unit 2 Vocabulary Flashcards

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metabolism

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(mə-tăb′ə-lĭz′əm) n. Chemical processes that give energy and produce growth.

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delirious

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(dĭ-lîr′ē-əs) adj. Temporarily confused, often due to fever or shock.

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frantic

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(frăn′tĭk) adj. Done quickly and nervously.

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moderate

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(mŏd′ər-ĭt) adj. Kept within a certain limit.

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moot

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(mo͞ot) adj. Unimportant or irrelevant.

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navigate

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(năv′ĭ-gā′shən) v. Plan and direct the route or course.

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futile

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(fyo͞ot′l) adj. No useful or meaningful result.

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inundate

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(ĭn′ŭn-dāt′) v. Overwhelm with a great amount.

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restrictive

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(rĭ-strĭk′tĭv) adj. Limiting in some way.

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exhibition

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(ĕk′sə-bĭsh′ən) n. Organized presentation or show.