3/4~3/8
3/4
calibrate verb
to measure precisely; especially : to measure against a standard
manometer noun
an instrument (as a pressure gauge) for measuring the pressure of gases and vapors
postulate verb
to assume or claim as true, existent, or necessary : depend upon or start from the postulate of
Ex: Scientists have postulated the existence of water on the planet.
thermodynamic adjective
of or relating to thermodynamics
anomalous adjective
inconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular, unusual
manometer noun
an instrument (as a pressure gauge) for measuring the pressure of gases and vapors
-meter: instrument or means for measuring
barometer
3/5
heterogeneous adjective
consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents
integrity noun
an unimpaired condition
Ex: Without music, the film loses its integrity.
preponderant adjective
having superior weight, force, or influence
purification noun
the act or an instance of purifying or of being purified
sediment noun
the matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid
heterogeneous adjective
consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents
heter-: other than usual : other : different
heterophyllous
heterocyclic
heterograft
3/6
filtration noun
the process of passing through or as if through a filter
solvent noun
something that provides a solution
sublimate verb
to divert the expression of (an instinctual desire or impulse) from its unacceptable form to one that is considered more socially or culturally acceptable
scheme noun
a plan or program of action; especially : a crafty or secret one
Ex: a scheme to cheat people out of their money
residue noun
something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process
Ex: The grill was covered in a greasy residue from the hamburgers.
3/7
abatement noun
an amount abated; especially : a deduction from the full amount of a tax
abeyance noun
temporary inactivity
Ex: Our weekend plans were held in abeyance.
ablaze adjective or adverb
radiant with light or emotion
Ex: his face all ablaze with excitement
biotic adjective
of, relating to, or caused by living organisms
Ex: biotic diversity
abject adjective
sunk to or existing in a low state or condition
Ex: to lowest pitch of abject fortune thou art fallen
a-: not : without
asexual
achromatic
anastigmatic
anhydrous
3/8
ablution noun
the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
abolitionist noun
principles or measures fostering abolition especially of slavery
abominable adjective
worthy of or causing disgust or hatred
Ex: the abominable treatment of the poor
obsolescent adjective
going out of use : becoming obsolete
acclimate verb
to adapt to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
Ex: We took a few days to get acclimated to our new teacher.
ac-: accept
acknowledge
accept
acculturation
