Discipline-specific vocabulary
Name three words using the root "bio-"
Biology, Biography, Biosphere, Biodegradable, Biochemical, Bioluminescence, Biomimicry, Biopsy, Bioinformatics, Biorhythm, Biophysics, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Bioethics, Biodiversity...
Which visual shows information or variable conditions about different geographic areas?
Map
What is the term for the words that replace a noun, such as "he," "she," or "it"?
Pronouns
The researcher conducted the experiment
The experiment was conducted by the researcher
Starvation
suffering or death caused by lack of food.
Name three words using the suffix "-ist"
Pharmacist, florist, violinist, botanist, atheist, environmentalist, vocalist, rationalist, perfectionist, communist...
Which visual shows the percentage of the whole each part represents?
Pie chart
What do we call the main idea or message of a story or article?
Theme
The virus infected the cells.
The cells were infected by the virus.
Fragile
easily destroyed or threatened.
Name three words using the suffix "-ology"
Anthropology, Andrology, Astrobiology, Algology, Aerobiology, Angiology, Acarology, Autecology, Campanology, Axiology, Epistemology, Ichthyology, Agrostology, Ethnology, Herpetology, Astrogeology, Agrology, Amphibology, Balneology, Agnoiology, Anesthesiology, Anemology...
Which visual that consists of rows and columns, with clear labels for each organizes and displays large quantities of numerical data?
Table
Which word connects words or groups of words with similar meanings, such as "and," "but," or "so"?
Conjunctions
The plant absorbed water through its roots.
Water was absorbed by the plant through its roots.
Prone
likely or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something unpleasant or regrettable.
lying flat, especially face downwards.
Name three words using the root "astro-"
Astrogation, astrolabe, astrologer, astrology, astronaut, astronautics, astronomical, astronomer, astronomy, astrophysics...
Which visual is a simplified drawing that often depicts systems or structures?
It frequently has lines or arrows showing stages or steps in a process.
Diagram
What is the term for a sudden and unexpected turn of events in a story, often used to resolve the conflict?
Plot twist
Hydroxyurea reduces the frequency of painful episodes.
(Hydroxyurea is a chemotherapy medication )
The frequency of painful episodes is reduced by taking hydroxyurea.
Neglected
suffering a lack of proper care, Or not receiving proper attention; disregarded.
Name three words using the prefix "anti-"
Antioxidant, Antipathy, Antivirus, Antigen, Antiseptic, Antifreeze, Anticipate, Anticipation, Anticlimax, Antibody, Antistatic, Anticipating, Antibacterial, Antiquity, Antibiotic, Antiviral, Antidotes...
Which visual shows trends over time or makes comparisons? It shows relationships between different variables in a clear and concise way.
Graph
What is the term for a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable?
Metaphor
The bacteria produce the enzyme.
The enzyme is produced by the bacteria.
Initiative
1. the ability to assess and initiate things independently.
2. the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do.