Vocabulary Lesson 2

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photocopy

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– n. a paper copy of a document or picture that is made with a special machine

(copier or photocopier). Mrs. Darby made a photocopy of the permission slip.

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photograph

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– n. a picture made by a camera (also called a photo). Mom placed several

photographs from our vacation in an album.

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photon

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n. a tiny particle of light or electromagnetic radiation. The famous scientist Albert

Einstein conducted research related to the photon.

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photosynthesis

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n. the process by which a green plant turns water and carbon dioxide

into food when the plant is exposed to light. Photosynthesis requires light energy that is

typically provided by the sun.

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telephoto

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n. a lens for a camera that makes far away objects appear to be closer. Dad

uses a telephoto lens to take photographs of birds without getting close to them.

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incapable

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adj. not able to do something; not having the necessary skill or ability to

perform a specific act or function. The injured bird is now incapable of flight.

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ineligible

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adj. not allowed to do or be something; legally disqualified. McDonalds

employees are ineligible to play their Monopoly game.

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imbalance

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n. a state or condition in which different things do not occur in equal or

proper amounts. There is a definite imbalance of power in countries ruled by dictators.

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illiterate

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adj. not knowing how to read or write; having or showing a lack of knowledge

about a particular subject. When it comes to politics, I’m completely illiterate.

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illogical

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adj. not thinking about things in a reasonable or sensible way; unreasoning. The idea that I’d have time to do four hours of homework on a day when I have a football game is completely illogical.