Vocabulary for Success 7.8 Quizizz Flashcards

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(adj.) 1. located, seen, or used on the outside or surface of something. 2. coming from outside.

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external

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(noun) the act or practice of stopping something bad from happening: the act of preventing something

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prevention

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(noun) 1. parts of the body (such as the heart or liver) that have a particular function 2. musical instruments that have a keyboard and pipes of different lengths and that makes sound by pushing air through the pipes. 3. a group or organization that has a special function within a larger organization

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organs

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(noun) 1. a type of dangerous and powerful energy that is produced by radioactive substances and nuclear reactions. 2. medical: the use of controlled amounts of radiation for the treatment of diseases (such as cancer). 3. energy that comes from a source in the form of waves or rays you cannot see

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radiation

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(noun) 1. a large piece of metal, wood, etc., carried by someone (such as a soldier or police officer) for protection. 2. something that defends or protects someone or something

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shield

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(verb) 1. to cover and protect (someone or something). 2. to prevent (someone or something) from being seen

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shield

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(noun) 1. an image that is seen in a mirror or on a shiny surface. 2. something that shows the effect, existence, or character of something else. 3. careful thought about something

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reflection

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(verb) 1. a. to make (something) narrower, smaller, or tighter b. to become narrower, smaller, or tighter. 2. to prevent or keep (something or someone) from developing freely

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constrict

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(verb) 1. to change the natural, normal, or original shape, appearance, or sound of (something) in a way

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distort

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(noun) 1. The fact or condition of being affected by something or experiencing something; the condition of being exposed to something. 2. The act of revealing secrets about someone or something. 3. Public attention and notice.

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Exposure