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  • To begin an experiment, we first needed to make our hypothesis. What does hypothesis mean?
    an educated guess
  • No one expected the events that transpired that evening. What does transpire mean?
    what occured or happened.
  • The approximate cost of the repairs will be around $500. What does approximate mean?
    around
  • The two sides were willing to compromise in order to reach an agreement. What does compromise mean?
    Bargain, settle
  • The sudden drop in temperature precipitated a heavy snowfall. What does precipitate mean?
    the cause of something
  • The car remained stationary at the red traffic light. What does stationary mean?
    not moving ; still
  • The physicist developed a theoretical model to explain the behavior of subatomic particles.
    based on or calculated through theory rather than experience or practice. ; hypothesis
  • The year 2000 marked the beginning of a new millennium. What does millennium mean?
    a period of a thousand years
  • Understanding our heritage helps us connect with the past. What does heritage mean?
    Cultural traditions
  • The general mobilized the troops for the upcoming battle. What does mobilize mean?
    to prepare and organize troops for battle
  • From the clues she had gathered, the detective was able to deduce the identity of the criminal.
    come to a logical conclusion based on evidence
  • I need to concentrate in class if I want a good grade. What does concentrate mean?
    To focus ; pay attention
  • Factories that dump waste into the river pollute the water and harm the fish. What does pollute mean?
    contaminate (water, air, or a place) with harmful or poisonous substances.
  • In a democracy, citizens have the right to choose their leaders. What does democracy mean?
    s a form of government where the people have the power to choose their leaders and make decisions.
  • Vultures are nature's scavengers, playing a vital role in cleaning up carcasses. What does scavenger mean?
    an animal that feeds on things that are dead OR a person who searches and collects other peoples discarded items things
  • The architect used a computer program to create a spatial representation of the new building. What does spatial mean?
    relating to or occupying space.
  • The garden featured a beautiful array of colorful flowers. What does array mean?
    an impressive display or range of a particular type of thing.
  • The teacher told us the math test would have a significant impact on our final grade in his class. What does significant mean?
    important; large
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