Vocabulary Practice 2

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What does the word 'capacity' mean?

Back

The maximum amount something can hold.

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What is a 'lyre'?

Back

A stringed instrument like a small U-shaped harp fixed to a crossbar.

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What does 'significance' refer to?

Back

The quality of being worthy of attention or importance.

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What does 'inequality' mean?

Back

A difference in size, lack of equality.

Front

What is 'velocity'?

Back

The speed of something going in one direction.

Front

What does 'plasma' refer to in science?

Back

A state of matter where gas is energized until atomic particles are no longer associated with one another.

Front

What does 'contemporary' mean?

Back

Living or occurring at the same time; modern.

Front

What is 'insignia'?

Back

A badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office, or membership of an organization.

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What does 'adequate' mean?

Back

Sufficient for a specific requirement; enough.

Front

What is a 'mutation'?

Back

A change in the DNA sequence of an organism.