LCPS Grade 10 Unit 2 (Rossell - w/ HFW)

amphi-

both, on both sides

ecto-

on the outside

endo-

within, inside

cred

believe

greg

gather

luc / lumin

light

pan

all

photo

light

sciss

cut

son

sound

ten / tent / tain

hold tightly

vit / viv

life

-ant / -ent

having the quality of

-ly

in this way, manner

credulous

willing to believe or trust too easily.

lucid

clear and easy to understand; having full possession of one's faculties.

vivacious

full of life and energy; lively and spirited.

longevity

the length of time that something lasts; usually refers to a long life or existence.

revitalize

to restore energy or life to someone or something; to give new vitality.

poignant

evoking a strong emotional response; deeply affecting.

predominant

having greater importance, influence, or strength compared to others.

redundant

excessively repetitive or unnecessary; not needed.

adamant

refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; firm in purpose or opinion.

conversely

in a way that is contrary or opposite to something previously stated. In contrast to that, or on the other hand.

amphibious

capable of living both on land and in water; relating to or adapted for both environments.

ectoderm

the outermost of the three primary germ layers in the early embryo, which develops into the skin and nervous system.

endoscope

a medical instrument used to examine the interior of a bodily cavity or organ.

credible

believable or trustworthy; able to be relied on for accuracy or truth.

gregarious

sociable; enjoying the company of others

lucid

clear and easy to understand; mentally sound or rational.

pandemic

a widespread outbreak of a disease affecting a large number of people across multiple countries or continents.

photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll, converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

incision

A surgical cut made in the skin or tissue.

resonate

to produce or be filled with a deep, full, reverberating sound or to evoke a feeling of shared emotion.

retain

to continue to hold or keep possession of something, such as information or an object.

vivacious

characterized by high energy and enthusiasm; lively.

dependent

relying on or requiring the support of someone or something else.

vividly

in a way that produces powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.