Sra: Imagine It!, Themes, Taking a Stand, Ancient Civilizations Ecology, Great Expectations, Earth in Action, Art and Impact, Level 6
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T technical (tek' ni k l) adj. Relating to the special skills, facts, or terms that belong to an art, a science, or a profession. technology (tek nol' j ) n. The use of science for practical purposes, especially in engineering and industry. 732 telegraph office translated Pronunciation Key:
telegraph office (tel' i graf' ô' fis) n. A place where one can send a message by wire over a long distance. temperaments (tem' p r m nts') n. Plural form of temperament: A characteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response. tempo
(tem' p ) n. A rate of motion; pace. tension
(te sh n) n. The force that affects objects that are pulled or stretched. terrace
(ter' is) n. A raised bank of earth with a flat top and sloping sides. terrain
(t r n') n. Ground or land. threshold (thresh' hold) n. A piece of wood, stone, or metal that forms the bottom of a door frame. thrive
(thr v) v. To do well. timetable (t m' t ' b l) n. A schedule that shows at what time certain events are to take place. tissues
(tish' z) n. Plural form of tissue: Material composed of groups of cells found in living things. tolled
(t ld) v. Past tense of toll: To sound with slow, regular strokes. tomb
(t m) n. A grave or building in which a dead body is placed. topographical (top' graf' i k l) adj. Dealing with surface features. topography (t pä' gr f ) n. The practice of describing the natural or man-made features of a place. torment
(tor' ment) n. Great pain or suffering. toxic
(tok' sik) adj. Poisonous. tragedy
(traj' i d ) n. A sad or dreadful event; disaster. transfer
(trans' f r) v. To move from one person or place to another. transformation (trans' form ' sh n) n. The act or an instance of transforming; a marked change. transforms (trans formz') A form of the verb transform: To change. translated (trans' l t' d) v. Past tense of translate: To transfer from one form to another. Word History The word tempo comes from the Latin word tempus, meaning "time."
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transmits violated transmits (trans mits') A form of the verb transmit: To send or pass along. transplant (trans plant') v. To take from one place and put in another. treaty
(tr ' t ) n. A formal agreement between countries. tremors
(trem' rz) n. Plural form of tremor: A shaking or trembling. trenches
(trench' ez) n. Plural form of trench: A long, narrow ditch. trestle
(tres' l) n. A framework used to hold up a railroad bridge or other raised structure. tributaries (trib' y ter' z) n. Plural form of tributary: A river or stream that flows into a larger river. triumph
(tr ' umf) n. A great success. trudge
(truj) v. To walk slowly and with effort. Word Derivations Below are some words derived from the word transmit.
U uncommitted (un' k mit' d) adj. Not pledged or bound. underbrush (un' d r brush') n . Shrubs, bushes, or small trees growing beneath large trees in a wood or forest. underestimated (un' d r es' t m t' d) v. Past tense of underestimate: To place too low a value on; underrate. unfolding (un f ld' ing) A form of the verb unfold: To reveal gradually. unified
( ' n f d) v. Past tense of unify: To cause to be or feel like one thing; bring or join together; unite. unjust
(un' just') adj. Not fair or just. unlikeliest (un l k' l est) adj. Most improbable. unsparing (un spâr' ing) adj. Bountiful; generous. unsuspecting (un s spek' ting) adj. Not suspicious. urban
(ûr' b n) adj. In, relating to, or like a city or city life. urgently
(ûr' j nt l ) adv. In a manner that requires immediate attention. urging
(ûr' jing) A form of the verb urge: To try to convince or persuade. utterly
(ut' r l ) adv. Completely. varied
(vâr' d) adj. Diverse. variety
(v r ' i t ) n. A different kind or form of something; lacking sameness. vast
(vast) adj. Very great in extent, size, or amount. velocity
(v los' i t ) n. The rate of motion; speed. venomous
(ven' m s) adj. Poisonous. vertical
(vûr' ti k l) adj. Straight up and down; upright. veterinarian (vet' r nâr' n) n. A doctor who treats animals. violated
(v ' l t' d) v. Past tense of violate: To fail to obey or keep; to break. 734 visas zenith Pronunciation Key:
visas
(v ' z z) n. Plural form of visa: An endorsement in a passport or document allowing someone to travel to a particular country. vision
(vi ' zh n) n. A thought or concept formed by the imagination. vital
(v ' t l) adj. Very important or necessary. W warily
(wâr ' l ) adv. Carefully; alertly; cautiously. wealth
(welth) n. Riches. wedges
(wej ' ez) n. Plural form of wedge: A mark that is wedge-shaped, thick at one end and tapering to a thin edge at the other. witnesses (wit ' n s ez) n. Plural form of witness: A person who has seen or heard something, and so can answer questions about what happened. wreckage
(re ' kij) n. What is left of something that has been ruined or destroyed. wrenched
(renchd) v. Past tense of wrench: To twist or pull sharply. Z zenith
(z ' n th) n. The highest or greatest point. Word History The word zenith comes from the Old Spanish word zenit. This word can be traced to an Arabic word meaning "way (over one's head)." zenith Directory: books -> 0-00-NIMAC books -> Active Vocabulary books -> Books we finished XIV books -> The theology of the balaam oracles: a pagan diviner and the word of god books -> The rhetoric of the father books -> You Can If You Try Unit 7 Nonfiction books -> How to Get the Most Out of books -> The tregenza family books -> Unconditional hatred 0-00-NIMAC -> Sra: Imagine It!, Themes, Risks and Consequences, Nature's Delicate Balance, a changing America, Science Fair, America on the Move, Dollars and Sense, Level 4 [Grade 4] Download 1.74 Mb. Share with your friends:
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