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  1. numerator
    the dividend of a fraction
  2. denominator
    the divisor of a fraction
  3. equivalent
    being essentially comparable to something
  4. simplify
    make easier or reduce in complexity or extent
  5. compatible
    able to exist and perform in harmonious combination
  6. composite
    consisting of separate interconnected parts
  7. horizontal
    parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
  8. vertical
    at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
  9. coordinate
    of equal importance, rank, or degree
  10. conversion
    the act of changing from one use or function to another
  11. capacity
    capability to perform or produce
  12. elapsed
    (of time) having passed or slipped by
  13. volume
    the property of something that is great in magnitude
  14. probability
    a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur
  15. hypothesis
    a tentative insight that is not yet verified or tested
  16. conclusion
    a position or opinion reached after consideration
  17. evidence
    knowledge on which to base belief
  18. interaction
    mutual or reciprocal dealings or influence
  19. niche
    a small concavity
  20. environmental
    of or relating to the external conditions or surroundings
  21. interdependence
    a relation between entities that rely on each other
  22. bacteria
    single-celled organisms that can cause disease
  23. metamorphosis
    striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
  24. photosynthesis
    formation of compounds in plants aided by radiant energy
  25. refraction
    the change in direction of a propagating wave
  26. electromagnet
    a temporary magnet made by coiling wire around an iron core
  27. transformation
    the act of changing in form or shape or appearance
  28. insulation
    reduction of the transmission of sound, heat, or electricity
  29. conduction
    the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
  30. solution
    a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
  31. dissolve
    pass into a solution
  32. substance
    the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
  33. sedimentary
    formed by or containing the accumulation of deposited matter
  34. constructive
    tending to improve or promote development
  35. destructive
    causing damage
  36. magma
    molten rock in the earth's crust
  37. nitrogen
    a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
  38. fossil
    the remains of a plant or animal from a past geological age
  39. gravity
    the force of attraction between all masses in the universe
  40. crater
    a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
  41. revolution
    a single complete turn
  42. treason
    a crime that undermines the offender's government
  43. massacre
    the savage and excessive killing of many people
  44. expansion
    the act of increasing in size or volume or quantity or scope
  45. segregation
    the act of keeping apart
  46. abolish
    do away with
  47. slavery
    the state of being in forced servitude to another person
  48. reform
    make changes for improvement to remove abuse and injustices
  49. apprentice
    someone who works for an expert to learn a trade
  50. indentured
    bound or forced to work by contract
  51. preamble
    a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution
  52. declaration
    a statement that is emphatic and explicit
  53. inauguration
    the ceremonial induction into a position
  54. convention
    the act of meeting formally
  55. constitution
    the act of forming or establishing something
  56. compromise
    an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
  57. immigration
    movement of people into a country or area
  58. federal
    of a government with central and regional authorities
  59. boycott
    refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization
  60. independence
    freedom from control or influence of another or others
  61. transcontinental
    spanning one of the large landmasses of the earth
Created on Thu Jul 15 14:17:27 EDT 2010

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