Middle School Science Vocabulary Boost Do Nows

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Analyze

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Meaning: Break something into parts to understand it.

Related Words: Scrutinize, deconstruct, dissect, investigate, appraise.

Etymology: From Greek "ana-" (up, back) + "lyein" (to loosen).

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Cause

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Meaning: Reason something happens.

Related Words: Precipitate, provoke, instigate, generate, effect.

Etymology: From Latin "causa" (for the sake of).

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Classify

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Meaning: Group things by shared traits.

Related Words: Categorize, sort and organize, stratify, systematize, define, codify.

Etymology: From Latin "classis" (group) + "facere" (to make).

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Collaborate

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Meaning: Work together to achieve a goal.

Related Words: Cooperate, coordinate, synergize, ally, join forces.

Etymology: From Latin "col-" (together) + "labor" (work) + "are" (to make/do).

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Component

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Meaning: Parts that make up a system or structure.

Related Words: Element, constituent, segment, module.

Etymology: From Latin "com-" (together) + "ponere" (to place).

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Conservation

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Meaning: Refers to protecting and preserving energy or resources.

Related Words: Preservation, protection, stewardship, safeguarding, maintenance.

Etymology: From Latin "con-" (together) + "servare" (to keep).

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Construct

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Meaning: Describes how models or solutions are built or formed.

Related Words: Assemble, formulate, fabricate, synthesize.

Etymology: From Latin "con-" (together) + "struct" (build).

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Contrast

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Meaning (Verb): Explain differences between things.

Related Words: Differentiate, distinguish, discriminate, counterpose, oppose.

Etymology: From Latin "contra-" (against).

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Cycle

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Meaning: Repeating series of events.

Related Words: Sequence, continuation, rotation, recurrence, progression.

Etymology: From Greek "kyklos" (circle).

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Demonstrate

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Meaning: Show clearly.

Related Words: Substantiate, exhibit, validate, exemplify, manifest.

Etymology: From Latin "de-" (completely) + "monstrare" (show).