May 3, 2013

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

ceilometer

chronometer

 

 

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

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