G H S Junior Vocabulary Unit 3

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AMBI

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on both sides; around

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ambiguous

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(1) Doubtful or uncertain especially from being obscure or indistinct. (2) Unclear in meaning because of being understandable in more than one way.

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ambient

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Existing or present on all sides

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ambivalent

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(1) Holding opposite feelings and attitudes at the same time toward someone or something. (2) Continually wavering between opposites or alternative courses of action.

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ambit

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The range or limit covered by something (such as law).

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EPI

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(Greek) on, over or attached to

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epilogue

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The final section after the main part of a play or book.

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epiphyte

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A plant that obtains its nutrients from the air and the rain and usually grows on another plant for support.

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epitaph

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An inscription on a grave or tomb in memory of the one buried there.

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epithet

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(1) A descriptive word or phrase occurring with or in place of the name of a person or thing. (2) An insulting or demeaning word or phrase.

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HYP

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(Greek) below, under

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HYPO

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(Greek) below, under

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hypochondriac

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A person overly concerned with his or her own health who often suffers from delusions of physical disease.

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hypoglycemia

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Abnormal decrease of sugar in the blood.

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hypothermia

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Subnormal temperature of the body.

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hypothetical

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(1) Involving an assumption made for the sake of argument or for further study or investigation. (2) Imagined for purposes of example.

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THERM

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(Greek) warm

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THERMO

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(Greek) warm

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thermal

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(1) Of, relating to, or caused by heat. (2) Designed to insulate in order to retain body heat.

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thermodynamics

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Physics that deals with the mechanical actions or relations of heat.

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thermonuclear

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Of or relating to the changes in the nucleus of atoms with low atomic weight, such as hydrogen, that require a very high temperature to begin.

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British thermal unit

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The quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit at a specified temperature. (BTUs per hour)

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POLY

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(Greek) many

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polyglot

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(1) One who can speak or write several languages. (2) Having or using several languages

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polyp

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(1) A sea invertegrate that has a mouth opening at one end surrounded by stinging tentacles. (2) A growth projecting from a mucous membrane, as on the colon or vocal cords.

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polymer

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A chemical compound formed by a reaction in which two or more molecules combine to form larger molecules with repeating structural units.

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polygraph

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An instrument for recoring changes in several bodily functions (such a blood pressure and rate of breathing) at the same time; lie detector.

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PRIM

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(Latin) first

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primal

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Basic or primitive

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primer

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(1) A small book for teaching children to read. (2) A small introductory book on a subject.

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primate

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Any member of the group of animals that includes human beings, apes, and monkeys.

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primordial

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(1) First created or developed. (2) Existing in or from the very beginning.

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HOM

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(Greek) same

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HOMO

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(Greek) same

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homonym

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One of two or more words pronounced and/or spelled alike but different in meaning.

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homogeneous

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(1) Of the same or a similar kind. (2) Of uniform structure or composition throughout.

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homologous

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Developing from the same or a similar part of a remote ancestor.

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homogenize

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(1) To treat (milk) so that the fat is mixed throughout instead of floating on top. (2) To change (something) so that its parts are the same or similar.

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DIS

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(Latin) apart

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dissuade

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To convince (someone) not to do something

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disorient

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to cause to be confused or lost

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discredit

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(1) To cause (someone or something0 to seem dishonest or untrue. (2) to damage the reputation of (someone).

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dislodge

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To force out of a place, especially a place of rest, hiding, or defense.

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ad hoc

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Formed or used for a particular purpose or for immediate needs.

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ad hominem

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Marked by an attack on an opponent's character rather than by an answer to the arguments made or the issues raised.

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alter ego

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(1) A trusted friend or personal representative. (2) The opposite side of a personality.

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de facto

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Being such in practice or effect, although not formally recognized; actual.

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quid pro quo

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Something given or received for something else.

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ex post facto

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Done, made or formulated after the fact.

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modus operandi

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A usual way of doing something.

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modus vivendi

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(1) A practial compromise or arrangement that is acceptable to all concerned. (2) A way of life.