Academic Vocabulary # 5

What does the word "apparent" mean?

• Hidden or unclear

• Shown or obvious; able to be seen

• Difficult to understand

• Imaginary or fictional

What does the term "characteristic" mean?

• A common feature of something or someone

• A unique aspect of something or someone

• A temporary state of something or someone

• A random trait of something or someone

What does the word "diverse" mean?

• Very similar; of the same kind

• Very different; of various kinds

• Very large; of great size

• Very small; of limited variety

What is the definition of "Function"?

• The purpose of something

• The color of something

• The size of something

• The shape of something

What is the definition of "Outcome"?

• A random guess

• A process of trial and error

• The result; a conclusion reached through a process of logical thinking

• An unexpected event

What is the definition of the word "particle"?

• A large object

• A unit or part of something

• A type of energy

• A complete structure

What does the word "perceive" mean?

• To ignore something

• To detect or be able to sense something

• To forget something

• To create something

What does the word "probable" mean?

• Unlikely to happen

• Certain to happen

• Likely that it will happen

• Impossible to happen

What does the term "relative" mean?

• In relation to; providing information while making reference to another person, place, or thing

• A type of family member

• A measurement of distance

• A type of mathematical operation

What does the word "represent" mean?

• To stand for something or act as a symbol for something

• To ignore something

• To destroy something

• To create something new