The Secret Science/Lions Vocabulary

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What does the word 'cipher' mean?

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A type of code or secret writing.

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What is the meaning of the Latin root 'aero'?

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It means 'air'.

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What is a parasol?

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A portable sun shade, like an umbrella.

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What are 'advances' in technology?

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Improvements or developments in technology.

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What does 'theory' mean in scientific context?

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A set of ideas intended to explain facts or events.

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What is the meaning of the word 'innovation'?

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A new idea, method, or product.

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Define 'vocabulary'.

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The set of words known and used by a person or group.

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What does the prefix 'para-' mean?

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It means 'beside' or 'alongside'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'evolution'?

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The process by which different kinds of living organisms develop and change over time.

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What does 'technology' refer to?

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The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.