Vocab Units 10-14

cognate (adj)

Related by origin and descent; of the same or similar nature

cognate (noun)

One that is cognate with another

denature

To alter natural qualities

innate

Inborn; natural

naive

To be innocent/unexperienced like on the day one was born

nascent

Just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential

natal

Relating to the place or time of one's birth

natality

Birthrate

nation

A country considered as a body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language

native (adj)

Belonging to a place from birth

native (noun)

One born or raised in a particular place

nativity (adj)

The process or circumstances of being born: birth; the place of origin

nativity (nature)

Pertaining to a place of birth or origin

nature

1. The physical world

2. Disposition or temperament

3. Humankind's original or natural condition

4. A kind or class usually distinguished by fundamental or essential characteristics

neonatal

Relating to newborn mammals

postnatal

The time after childbirth

prenatal

Existing or occurring before birth

renaissance (noun)

1. A movement or period of vigorous artistic and intellectual activity

2. The revival of art and literature under the influence of classical models in the 14th-16th centuries

renaissance (adj)

Pertaining to the revival of art and literature under the influence of classical models in the 14th-16th centuries

supernatural

not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws

unnatural

Contrary to nature

comparable

Similar; like

compare

To measure or note how similar/different two or more things are

disparage

To belittle the importance or value of (someone or something); to lower (someone or something) in rank or reputation: degrade

disparity

A difference in level or treatment, oftentimes seen as unfair

nonpareil

Having no equal

parable

Usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle

paragraph

A subdivision of a written composition that consists of one or more sentences, deals with one point or gives the words of one speaker, and begins on a new usually indented line

parallel

Everywhere equally distant; similar, analogous, or interdependent in tendency or development

parity

The state/condition of being equal

irradiate

To affect or treat by radiant energy (such as heat); to cast rays of light upon: illuminate; to emit like rays of light: radiate

radar

1. A device or system consisting usually of a synchronized radio transmitter and receiver that emits radio waves and processes their reflections for display and is used especially for detecting and locating objects or surface features;

2. Range of notice

radial

Arranged like rays or spokes

radiance

Brightness, emission of light, brilliance, or beaming with energy

radiant

Shining brightly or giving off rays;

Vividly bright and shining: glowing;

Marked by or expressive of love, confidence, or happiness

radiate

To emit rays or spread outwards

radiation

Energy transmitted in the form of rays, waves, or particles

radiator

Any of various devices (such as a series of pipes or tubes) for transferring heat from a fluid within to an area or object outside

radio (adj)

Of, relating to, or operated by radiant energy

radio (noun)

The wireless transmission and reception of electric impulses or signals by means of electromagnetic waves

radio (verb)

To send or communicate by radio

radioactive

Of, caused by, or exhibiting radioactivity; So divisive or controversial as to require avoidance

radioactivity

Property of being able to emit energetic particles

radiography

The process of taking X-rays or similar images to look inside the body or other objects.

radiology

The medical discipline using imaging to diagnose and treat diseases

radius

The distance from the center of a circle or sphere to its edge

bisect

To divide into two usually equal parts

dissect

To methodically cut up; to analyze in detail

insect

Arthropods whose body is divided into 3 segments: a head, abdomen, and thorax; a trivial or contemptible person

intersect

To divide by passing across something; to pass across; to share a common area: overlap

intersection

1. A place or area where two or more things (such as streets) meet/cross;

2. the act or process of intersecting (meeting/crossing);

3. The set of elements common to two or more sets;

4. The operation of finding the intersection of two or more sets

sect

1. A dissenting or schismatic religious body, especially one regarded as extreme or heretical;

2. A religious denomination;

3. A group adhering to a distinctive doctrine or to a leader

sectarian (adj)

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian; limited in character or scope: parochial

sectarian (noun)

A member of a particular sect; a narrow or bigoted person

section (noun)

A part set off by or as if by cutting; a distinct part or portion of something written; a part that may be, is, or is viewed as separated; one of several component parts that may be assembled or reassembled

section (verb)

To cut or separate into sections

sector

A division of a larger area; a geometric figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle; a sociological, economic, or political subdivision of society

transect

To cut transversely

assign

To appoint to a post or duty; to appoint as a duty or task; to fix or specify in correspondence or relationship: select, designate

consign

To give over to another's care; to give, transfer, or deliver into the hands or control of another; also: to commit especially to a final destination or fate

design (noun)

The arrangement of elements or details in a product or work of art; a preliminary sketch or outline showing something that is being planned or created; a plan or protocol for carrying out or accomplishing something (such as a scientific experiment); a decorative pattern

design (verb)

To create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan; to conceive and plan out in the mind; to devise for a specific function or end; to make a drawing, pattern, or sketch of

designate

To indicate and set apart for a specific purpose, office, or duty

insignia

A badge of authority or honor; a distinguishing mark or sign

insignificant

Lacking meaning or importance; small in size, quantity, or number

resign

To give up deliberately; to give up one's office or position; to accept something as inevitable

signal (noun)

1. An act, event, or watchword that has been agreed on as the occasion of concerted action;

2. something that incites to action;

3. something (such as a sound, gesture, or object) that conveys notice or warning;

4. an object used to transmit or convey information beyond the range of human voice;

5. the sound or image conveyed in telegraphy, telephony, radio, radar, or television;

6. a detectable physical quantity or impulse (such as a voltage, current, or magnetic field strength) by which messages or information can be transmitted

signal (verb)

To notify by a signal; to communicate or indicate by or as if by signals

signature

The name of a person written or affixed by that person

signet

A seal used officially to give personal authority to a document in lieu of signature; the impression made by or as if by a signet

significant

Having meaning; full of importance; having or likely to have influence or effect; likely caused by something other than mere chance

signify

To be a sign of; to show especially by a conventional token (such as word, signal, or gesture)

signpost

A post (as at the fork of a road) with signs on it to direct travelers; guide, beacon; sign, indication