100 Words Every High School Freshman Should Know 1-10

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What is the term for the act of hiding by blending in with surroundings?

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Camouflage

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What word describes something that is noisy and violent?

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Boisterous

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What is a protein in blood or tissues that protects against certain germs?

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Antibody

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What is the repetition of the same sounds at the beginning of words called?

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Alliteration

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What do you call a comparison between two things that are not alike?

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Analogy

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What is the definition of 'camouflage' in a biological context?

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A method by which an organism blends in with its environment to avoid detection.

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How would you describe a 'boisterous' environment?

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An environment that is loud, energetic, and possibly chaotic.

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What role do antibodies play in the immune system?

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They identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.

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Can you give an example of alliteration in a sentence?

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Sure! 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore' is an example of alliteration.

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What is the purpose of using an analogy in writing?

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To explain a complex idea by comparing it to a more familiar one.

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