Lesson 8 "Science Friction" Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

decomposition in the sentence: The rain forest floor is where decomposition of plants and animals takes place.

Back

decay

Front

detached in the sentence: The pilot's detached attitude helps him stay calm in emergencies.

Back

cool and objective

Front

specimens in the sentence: The butterfly specimens in the zoo's collection are clearly labeled for identification.

Back

samples

Front

compromise

Ben and Ian both want to fly the kite, but they compromise by taking turns

Back

strike a bargain

Front

Shriveled in the sentence: Faded blooms and shriveled leaves were all that remained of the beautiful bouquet.

Back

dried

Front

The first telegraph messages between Europe and North America passed through a ______ cable on the floor of the ocean?

Back

subsoil

Front

Medical workers keep an accident victim ______ because any movement could cause broken bones to shift.

Back

immobile

Front

Gary's reply was so ______ that Lisa couldn't tell whether he meant yes or no.

Back

ambiguous

Front

When the power went out, Melody lit some candles to ______ the darkened house.

Back

illuminate

Front

Sadako turned on the microphone so that her voice would be ______ to everyone in the room.

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audible