Vocabulary Practice: Cetaceans and Social Structures

This set of 21 vocabulary flashcards covers terms related to marine biology, social behaviors, and linguistics based on the provided lecture transcript.

Cetacean

A marine mammal such as a whale or dolphin.

Constitute

To represent or be considered as; to make up a whole.

Novel

Original, unprecedented, or unique in style or nature.

Rendition

A performance or interpretation of a piece of music or drama.

Incorporate

To integrate or include features or changes into a larger whole.

Transient

Temporary, migratory, or not fixed to a permanent residence.

Impart

To communicate or pass on information, knowledge, or skills.

Repertoire

The entire range of skills or pieces that a person or group is able to perform.

Dialect

Regional variations in speech or language within a specific group.

Invariably

Consistently and without exception; always.

Paternity

The state of being a father or the relation of a father to his child.

Attribute

A characteristic, quality, or feature belonging to a person or thing.

Adept at

• skilled

• proficient

• adept at solving problems

• adept at communication

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Ample

Plentiful, abundant, or providing enough space or opportunity.

Emergence

The process of coming into existence or the arrival of something new.

Asset

A useful or valuable quality, person, or thing; an advantage.

Inbreeding

The production of offspring from the mating of individuals that are closely related genetically.

Matriarch

A female leader or the head of a family or animal group.

Descendant

A person, animal, or plant that is descended from a specific ancestor.

Mingle

To move among others and socialize; to mix or interact.

Striking

Remarkable, impressive, or attracting attention due to being very noticeable.