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able to operate both on land and in water

amphibious

open to more than one interpretation; unclear

ambiguous

having mixed or contradictory feelings about something

ambivalent

able to use both hands equally well

ambidextrous

having two parts or aspects

dual

a building divided into two homes; having two parts

duplex

a performance by two people

duet

happening twice a year

biannual

able to speak two languages fluently

bilingual

a two-wheeled vehicle powered by pedaling

bicycle

an animal that lives both in water and on land

amphibian

happening every two years

biennial

involving two parties or sides

bilateral

having two different optical powers (for near and far vision)

bifocal

the number 1000000000; one thousand million

billion

designed for use with both eyes; binoculars are an optical instrument for both eyes

binocular

a tooth with two points; a premolar

bicuspid

relating to a 200th anniversary

bicentennial

deceitful behavior; double-dealing

duplicity

a formal fight between two people

duel

an exact copy; to make a copy of something

duplicate

the time of year when the sun reaches its farthest point north or south

solstice

done alone; living alone; remote

solitary

only; single; the bottom of a shoe

sole

a building where monks live and work

monastery

a design made of one or more letters typically initials

monogram

a system of government ruled by a king or queen

monarchy

using only one color or shades of one color

monochrome

exclusive control over something; a board game

monopoly

a single lens worn over one eye

monocle

involving or done by only one person or group

unilateral

a group joined together for a common purpose; the act of joining

union

the state of being united or joined as a whole

unity

a single thing that is part of a larger whole

unit

relating to the sun

solar

done by one person alone; a performance by a single musician

solo

the state of being alone

solitude

being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else

unique

to bring together into a single unit

unify

a mythical horse-like creature with a single horn

unicorn

simultaneous performance of the same sound or action; agreement

unison

dull and repetitive; lacking variety

monotonous

a single unchanging tone of voice; lacking variety

monotone

a long speech by one person

monologue

an obsession with power and self-importance

megalomania

a large stone used in prehistoric monuments

megalith

a cone-shaped device used to amplify the voice

megaphone

having many uses

multipurpose

having many different aspects or features

multifaceted

a very large number; countless

myriad

a synthetic fabric made from polymer fibers

polyester

a substance made of long chains of repeated molecules

polymer

more; in addition to; a positive amount

plus

a person who supports the coexistence of multiple groups or views

pluralist

a large meat-eating dinosaur from the Jurassic period

Megalosaurus

a very large heavily populated city or urban area

megalopolis

using more than one form of communication or expression

multimedia

a large number of people or things

multitude

believing in or worshipping more than one god

polytheistic

a closed shape with three or more straight sides

polygon

combining several academic disciplines

multidisciplinary

to increase in number; to perform multiplication

multiply

the coexistence of multiple groups or viewpoints in society

pluralism

relating to more than one; the form of a word that refers to more than one

plural

(of a man) to have casual romantic relationships with many women

philander

devoted to music; a symphony orchestra

philharmonic

looking attractive in photographs

photogenic

relating to a lens that magnifies distant objects

telephoto

a copy made using light to reproduce an image

photocopy

a cyclic pattern of physical emotional or mental activity in living organisms

biorhythm

the examination of tissue from a living body to diagnose disease

biopsy

relating to biology or living organisms

biological

the regions of the earth where living organisms exist

biosphere

having or relating to artificial body parts that enhance ability

bionic

a person who loves and collects books

bibliophile

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge reality and existence

philosophy

a person who donates money or time to help others

philanthropist

the name of a U.S. city meaning "brotherly love"

Philadelphia

a particle of light

photon

the process by which plants use sunlight to make food from water and carbon dioxide

photosynthesis

the art or practice of taking photographs

photography

the story of a person's life written by someone else

biography

capable of being broken down naturally by living organisms

biodegradable

the science of living organisms

biology

unfriendly or aggressive behavior

hostility

an inexpensive lodging for travelers

hostel

harsh or unwelcoming; not suitable for living

inhospitable

a place providing care for the terminally ill

hospice

a woman who receives and entertains guests

hostess

a person held captive to force others to meet certain demands

hostage

unfriendly and aggressive

hostile

a fake name used by someone especially an author

pseudonym

a word formed from the first letters of a phrase

acronym

made or done by someone whose name is not known

anonymous

a word that means the opposite of another word

antonym

a word that means the same as another word

synonym

a word that sounds the same as another but has a different meaning

homonym

friendly and welcoming to guests

hospitable

a place where sick or injured people are treated

hospital

an attempt to make something appear true when it is not

pretense

extreme strength force or concentration

intensity

to draw attention away from something

distract

the grip of a surface; forward motion

traction

something that draws interest or attention

attraction

to move someone to a lower rank or position

demote

an act of moving; a group working toward a shared goal

movement

to organize and prepare for action

mobilize

causing disagreement or argument; likely to cause controversy

contentious

mental or emotional strain; tightness

tension

to make something longer or larger; to stretch out

extend

the act of focusing the mind on something

attention

a written legal agreement; to shrink or tighten

contract

to reduce or take away from the worth or value of something

detract

a vehicle used to pull heavy loads or farm equipment

tractor

a reason for doing something

motive

the reason for doing something; enthusiasm for action

motivation

able to move or be moved freely

mobile

the speed or pace of music or activity

tempo

existing or occurring at the same time

contemporaneous

relating to time; not permanent

temporal

the arrangement of events in the order they occurred

chronology

persisting for a long time; recurring frequently

chronic

a place where something happens; a setting

locale

movement from one place to another

locomotion

to move to a new place

relocate

to restrict something to a particular area

localize

to put out of place; to displace a bone from its joint

dislocate

to distribute or assign resources for a specific purpose

allocate

relating to or occurring in a particular area

local

a particular place or position

location

living or occurring at the same time; modern

contemporary

lasting for only a short time

temporary

a stopwatch or instrument for recording time precisely

chronograph

a written account of historical events in order of time

chronicle

in a way that is persistent or recurring over a long period

chronically

arranged in the order in which events occurred

chronological

sacred writings especially those of a religion

scripture

to attribute something to a cause or source

ascribe

to require someone to serve in the military

conscript

to point out or show

indicate

a reference book listing words with their definitions

dictionary

a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

indictment

a formal statement or saying

dictum

a diagram showing the relationship between quantities

graph

the rules for how words are used in a language

grammar

a simplified drawing showing how something works

diagram

a short witty saying or poem

epigram

the study of the earth's physical features climate and human activity

geography

a detailed written study of a single topic

monograph

a person's signature

autograph

a written instruction from a doctor for medicine

prescription

a written or printed copy of speech or other recorded material

transcript

words carved or written on a surface

inscription

relating to visual art; vivid and explicit

graphic

decorative handwriting or lettering

calligraphy

a message sent by telegraph

the story of a person's life written by that person

autobiography

an official order or proclamation

edict

to say the opposite of what someone else has said

contradict

to state something aloud for someone else to write down; to give orders

dictate

the state of knowing everything

omniscience

the study of religious belief and the nature of God

theology

the science of living organisms

biology

objects kept or collected because of their connection to memorable people or events

memorabilia

a written note or message especially in a business setting

memorandum

something that honors the memory of a person or event

memorial

to learn something so thoroughly that you can recall it exactly

memorize

the ability to remember things; something remembered

memory

taking care to do things correctly and thoroughly

conscientious

an inner sense of right and wrong

conscience

the systematic study of the natural world through observation and experiment

science

the study of the origin and history of words

etymology

the study of human societies cultures and their development

anthropology

the science that studies the earth's physical structure and history

geology

an object kept as a reminder of a person or event

memento

worth remembering; striking or significant

memorable

to honor the memory of someone or something

memorialize

a written account of personal experiences

memoir

to restrict or limit something; to draw a line around

circumscribe

to travel all the way around something especially the world

circumnavigate

relating to the circulation of blood through the body

circulatory

a machine used to accelerate charged particles in a circular path

cyclotron

a person who rides a bicycle

cyclist

a giant in Greek mythology with a single eye in the middle of its forehead

Cyclops

thinking only of oneself; self-centered

egocentric

the point equally distant from all sides; the middle

center

unusual or unconventional; departing from the norm

eccentric

having the same center

concentric

at or near the center; most important

central

to find a way around an obstacle or rule

circumvent

a condition or fact connected with an event

circumstance

a complete path that electricity flows through; a route around an area

circuit

the distance around the outside of a circle

circumference

a large violent storm with rotating winds

cyclone

occurring in cycles; regularly repeated

cyclical

a series of events that repeat in a regular pattern

cycle

a long complex musical composition for a full orchestra

symphony

a method of teaching reading based on the sounds letters make

phonics

relating to the sounds of speech

phonetic

a device used to communicate by voice over a distance

telephone

a wind instrument with a reed mouthpiece and metal body

saxophone

relating to sight or seeing

visual

able to be seen

visible

the recording or broadcasting of moving visual images

video

the ability to see; a mental image of something

vision

an official inspection or examination of accounts

audit

relating to sound especially recorded or transmitted sound

audio

relating to the sense of hearing

auditory

a record player; a device that reproduces sound from records

phonograph

a musical instrument with wooden bars struck by mallets

xylophone

a harsh unpleasant mixture of loud sounds

cacophony

a large room or building used for public performances

auditorium

a group of people gathered to watch or listen

audience

a tryout performance to show one's abilities

audition

able to be heard

audible

thinking about the future with imagination or wisdom; a person with original ideas

visionary

a pleasing view especially one seen through a long narrow opening

vista

to form a mental image of something; to imagine

visualize

a bluish-green color; a precious stone of that color

aquamarine

the cultivation of aquatic plants or animals for food

aquiculture

relating to or containing water

aqueous

a sailor

mariner

a mythical creature with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish

mermaid

a seasoned liquid in which food is soaked before cooking

marinade

a vessel that travels underwater; existing or occurring under the sea

submarine

an instrument for measuring the density of liquids

hydrometer

the branch of science concerned with forces acting on or exerted by fluids

hydrodynamics

the method of growing plants in water without soil

hydroponics

a colorless odorless gas that combines with oxygen to form water

hydrogen

operated by the pressure of water or another liquid

hydraulic

an extreme fear of water

hydrophobia

to lose water or moisture; to become dry

dehydrate

an underground layer of rock that water continually moves through

aquifer

on or near the sea

maritime

related to electricity made from the energy of falling water

hydroelectric

a channel built to carry water over long distances

aqueduct

related to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea

marine

living or taking place in water

aquatic

an upright pipe in the street for drawing water especially for fighting fires

hydrant

a glass tank or bowl in which fish or other aquatic animals live

aquarium

a small harbor where small boats can dock

marina