TRANS Flashcard

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What does 'transected' mean?

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To cut or divide something into parts, often used in the context of dividing land or objects.

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What is the meaning of 'transfer'?

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To move something from one place to another, or to change from one person or group to another.

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Define 'transparent'.

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Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.

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What does 'transcontinental' refer to?

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Something that spans or crosses a continent, often used to describe travel or transportation.

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What does 'transcribing' mean?

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To write down or type out something that has been spoken or recorded.

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What is 'transpiration'?

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The process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released into the atmosphere.

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What does 'translucent' mean?

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Allowing light to pass through, but not transparent; objects behind cannot be clearly seen.

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What is the difference between 'transport' and 'transfer'?

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Transport refers to the act of moving goods or people from one place to another, while transfer refers to moving something from one person or place to another.

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What does 'transatlantic' mean?

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Relating to or situated on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

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What is an example of a 'transcontinental' journey?

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A road trip that crosses multiple continents, such as driving from North America to South America.