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anitbiotic
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A substance than kill, weaken, or slow the growth of germs.
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biopsy
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The removal and study of a tissue from a living thing to diagnose illness.
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biosphere
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The areas of earth that can support life.
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devitalize
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To weaken or destroy the strength or energy of.
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microbe
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A life form so small it can only be seen with a microscope.
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revive
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1. To bring back to consciousness, life or health.
2. To bring back into use. |
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symbiosis
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A close relationship among two or more living things in which all involve benefit.
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viable
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1. Capable of living and developing.
2. Workable; effective. |
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vitality
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Health and energy
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vivid
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1. Bright and easily noticed
2. Strong; clear; lifelike' |
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commotion
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A disturbance
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demotion
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A lowering of position, rank, oo grade level
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immobilize
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To make something unable to move
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locomotion
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Movement; the power to move
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mobile
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Able to be moved
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momentary
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Lasting fo only an instant
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momentum
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Force or speed of motion
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motive
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A reason for an action
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promotion
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1. Advancement to a higher position, rank, or grade level
2. Puplicity for a cause; sale |
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remote
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1. Located far away in time or space
2. Unlikely; very improbable |
