English
analogy
Ex: Right now, the members are in spring training, to use a sports analogy.
a comparison of two or more similar objects
energy
the ability to make things move or change
tariff
ex: America wants to eliminate tariffs on items such as electronics.
A tax on imports or exports.
join
ex: They are joined together at the hip.
to bring in contact, connect, or bring or put together
rotations
Turning an image a given distance and direction around a specific point
stealthily
Ex: I woke up and stealthily crept downstairs so as not to make any noise.
cautiously, secretly
generator
a machine that can convert kinetic energy into electrical energy
Declaration of Independence
Statement of the Second Continental Congress that defined the colonists' rights, outlined their complaints against the British government, and declared the colonies' independence. (1776)
compound
ex: He wrote a compound sentence.
composed of two or more parts
translations
transformation that slides an image
foreshadowing
ex: Often actors would drop small hints during interviews, foreshadowing plot twists and upcoming shockers.
a hint to the reader of what is to come
evidence
information about the natural world that is used to support or go against (refute) a claim
primary source
ex: She saw the battle firsthand so she was their primary source.
An account of an event by someone who was present at the event.
prevalent
ex: This belief is prevalent among students throughout the school.
widespread
reflections
transformation that flips a figure across a line (creates a mirrored image)
tangible
Ex: After the silence grew almost tangible in the room, he cleared his throat and spoke.
able to be seen, touched, and understood
potential energy
the energy that is stored in an object or system
republic
Type of government in which the people hold the political power.
novice
ex: I've never driven a car before, I'm a complete novice.
a person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc., in which he or she is placed
Congruent
Do they have the same angles, perimeter, area, side lengths?
Two figures are congruent if you can use rigid transformations to take 1 to the other
refute
Ex: When the kids you're babysitting swear they brushed their teeth, you can refute their claim by presenting the dry toothbrushes.
to prove as false
system
a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole
checks and balances
A system established by the Constitution that prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful
contrast
ex: You should contrast the two characters in your essay.
to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences
How many degrees do all triangles have?
All triangles have 180 degrees, all lines have 180 degrees