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English
10th Grade
02/24/2015

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impromptu (adj)
Definition
performed without preparation
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monologue (noun)
Definition
a long speech made by one person
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oratory (noun)
Definition
the art of speaking in public
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proclaim (verb)
Definition
to declare unmistakably
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verbal (adj)
Definition
communicated through words
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audible (adj)
Definition
capable of being heard
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coherent (adj)
Definition
clearly though out or expressed
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digress (verb)
Definition
to stray from the main subject
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eloquent (adj)
Definition
persuasive and graceful in speaking
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garble (v)
Definition
to mix up or scramble a piece of communication
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symbiosis (noun)
Definition
a close relationship between organisms
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viable (adj)
Definition
capable of living and developing
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vitality (noun)
Definition
physical or mental energy; vigor
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vivacious (adj)
Definition
full of spirit; lively
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vivid (adj)
Definition
bright, distinct, and intense
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antibiotic (noun)
Definition
a substance that kills harmful bacteria
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biopsy (noun)
Definition
the study of tissue taken from a living body
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biosphere (noun)
Definition
the life-supporting part of the earth and atmosphere
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devitalize (v)
Definition
to destroy the physical energy of
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microbe (noun)
Definition
a tiny life form, visible only through a microscope
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habitat (noun)
Definition
the environment in which a plant or animal lives
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nurture (verb)
Definition
to nourish; to help grow
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talon (noun)
Definition
the claw of a hawk or other bird or prey
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terrarium (noun)
Definition
a container for plants or animals
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zoology (noun)
Definition
the scientific study of animals
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arboretum (noun)
Definition
a park where trees are displayed
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aviary (noun)
Definition
a structure for keeping birds in captivity
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botany (noun)
Definition
the scientific study of plants
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chameleon (noun)
Definition
a lizard whose skin changes color
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cultivate (verb)
Definition
to prepare land for growing coprs; to raise plants or crops
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