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  1. hydraulic
    moved or operated or effected by liquid
  2. autocracy
    a theory favoring unlimited authority by an individual
  3. symphony
    a long and complex sonata for an orchestra
  4. geothermal
    of or relating to the heat in the interior of the earth
  5. xenophobia
    a fear of foreigners or strangers
  6. teleport
    travel by dematerializing and assembling at another point
  7. spectacles
    eyeglasses
  8. photosynthesis
    formation of compounds in plants aided by radiant energy
  9. calligraphy
    beautiful handwriting
  10. biology
    the science that studies living organisms
  11. trident
    a spear with three prongs
  12. chronology
    an arrangement of events in time
  13. centennial
    of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years
  14. barometer
    an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
  15. deform
    assume a different shape
  16. transportation
    the act of moving something from one location to another
  17. microphone
    a device for changing sound waves into electrical energy
  18. megalopolis
    a very large urban complex
  19. geography
    study of the earth's surface
  20. geology
    science of the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
  21. aquarium
    a tank or pool filled with water for keeping live fish
  22. aquatic
    operating or living or growing in water
  23. aqua
    a shade of blue tinged with green
  24. microscope
    magnifier of the image of small objects
  25. telescope
    a magnifier of images of distant objects
  26. scope
    the state of the environment in which a situation exists
  27. periscope
    an instrument providing a view of an obstructed field
  28. telegram
    message sent by a device that communicates over a wire
  29. anagram
    a phrase rearranged from the letters of another phrase
  30. program
    a series of steps to be carried out
  31. monogram
    a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined
  32. diagram
    a drawing intended to explain how something works
  33. grammar
    the branch of linguistics that deals with sentence structure
  34. contrast
    the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
  35. contrary
    exact opposition
  36. contradiction
    opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
  37. contraband
    distributed or sold illicitly
  38. counterclaim
    an opinion offered in opposition to another position
  39. counterpart
    a person or thing having the same function as another
  40. counterfeit
    not genuine; imitating something superior
  41. counteroffer
    an offer made by someone who has rejected a prior offer
  42. counterclockwise
    in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move
  43. antisocial
    shunning contact with others
  44. antifreeze
    a liquid added to the water in a cooling system
  45. antibiotic
    a substance used to kill microorganisms and cure infections
  46. antibody
    a protein that produces an immune response
  47. antidote
    a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
  48. antitrust
    relating to laws that prevent unfair business practices
  49. vocal
    music intended to be performed by one or more singers, usually with instrumental accompaniment
  50. vocabulary
    a language user's knowledge of words
  51. vocalist
    a person who sings
  52. advocate
    a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea
  53. voice over
    narration by an unseen speaker in a film or television show
  54. vociferous
    conspicuously and offensively loud
  55. visual
    relating to or using sight
  56. visible
    capable of being seen or open to easy view
  57. vision
    the ability to see
  58. vivid
    having striking color
  59. revise
    make changes to
  60. invisible
    impossible or nearly impossible to see
  61. supervise
    watch and direct
  62. visualize
    form a mental picture of something that is invisible
  63. vocalize
    utter speech sounds
  64. vociferate
    utter in a very loud voice
Created on Tue Mar 09 10:30:23 EST 2021

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