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  • movement from one place to another
    locomotion
  • the arrangement of events in the order they occurred
    chronology
  • causing disagreement or argument; likely to cause controversy
    contentious
  • having many uses
    multipurpose
  • a word that means the same as another word
    synonym
  • the coexistence of multiple groups or viewpoints in society
    pluralism
  • an instrument for measuring the density of liquids
    hydrometer
  • a glass tank or bowl in which fish or other aquatic animals live
    aquarium
  • friendly and welcoming to guests
    hospitable
  • a method of teaching reading based on the sounds letters make
    phonics
  • a written legal agreement; to shrink or tighten
    contract
  • a system of government ruled by a king or queen
    monarchy
  • a seasoned liquid in which food is soaked before cooking
    marinade
  • happening twice a year
    biannual
  • a reason for doing something
    motive
  • the regions of the earth where living organisms exist
    biosphere
  • an upright pipe in the street for drawing water especially for fighting fires
    hydrant
  • involving or done by only one person or group
    unilateral
  • to point out or show
    indicate
  • an attempt to make something appear true when it is not
    pretense
  • an underground layer of rock that water continually moves through
    aquifer
  • relating to biology or living organisms
    biological
  • made or done by someone whose name is not known
    anonymous
  • able to move or be moved freely
    mobile
  • sacred writings especially those of a religion
    scripture
  • a large stone used in prehistoric monuments
    megalith
  • the art or practice of taking photographs
    photography
  • to state something aloud for someone else to write down; to give orders
    dictate
  • a substance made of long chains of repeated molecules
    polymer
  • a large violent storm with rotating winds
    cyclone
  • a particle of light
    photon
  • a series of events that repeat in a regular pattern
    cycle
  • relating to the sun
    solar
  • operated by the pressure of water or another liquid
    hydraulic
  • a colorless odorless gas that combines with oxygen to form water
    hydrogen
  • a large number of people or things
    multitude
  • having two parts or aspects
    dual
  • to lose water or moisture; to become dry
    dehydrate
  • combining several academic disciplines
    multidisciplinary
  • to put out of place; to displace a bone from its joint
    dislocate
  • done by one person alone; a performance by a single musician
    solo
  • able to be heard
    audible
  • a formal fight between two people
    duel
  • a short witty saying or poem
    epigram
  • extreme strength force or concentration
    intensity
  • a two-wheeled vehicle powered by pedaling
    bicycle
  • the story of a person's life written by that person
    autobiography
  • the state of knowing everything
    omniscience
  • an animal that lives both in water and on land
    amphibian
  • the examination of tissue from a living body to diagnose disease
    biopsy
  • the speed or pace of music or activity
    tempo
  • having the same center
    concentric
  • relating to time; not permanent
    temporal
  • the systematic study of the natural world through observation and experiment
    science
  • to restrict something to a particular area
    localize
  • a particular place or position
    location
  • relating to a 200th anniversary
    bicentennial
  • a single thing that is part of a larger whole
    unit
  • to reduce or take away from the worth or value of something
    detract
  • related to electricity made from the energy of falling water
    hydroelectric
  • the state of being alone
    solitude
  • living or taking place in water
    aquatic
  • a building where monks live and work
    monastery
  • a cone-shaped device used to amplify the voice
    megaphone
  • a vessel that travels underwater; existing or occurring under the sea
    submarine
  • a word that means the opposite of another word
    antonym
  • to attribute something to a cause or source
    ascribe
  • a person's signature
    autograph
  • a person who rides a bicycle
    cyclist
  • a simplified drawing showing how something works
    diagram
  • a written account of historical events in order of time
    chronicle
  • objects kept or collected because of their connection to memorable people or events
    memorabilia
  • the science of living organisms
    biology
  • persisting for a long time; recurring frequently
    chronic
  • to organize and prepare for action
    mobilize
  • the method of growing plants in water without soil
    hydroponics
  • a pleasing view especially one seen through a long narrow opening
    vista
  • a fake name used by someone especially an author
    pseudonym
  • able to speak two languages fluently
    bilingual
  • a performance by two people
    duet
  • the science that studies the earth's physical structure and history
    geology
  • harsh or unwelcoming; not suitable for living
    inhospitable
  • a written note or message especially in a business setting
    memorandum
  • to honor the memory of someone or something
    memorialize
  • a musical instrument with wooden bars struck by mallets
    xylophone
  • the point equally distant from all sides; the middle
    center
  • an object kept as a reminder of a person or event
    memento
  • devoted to music; a symphony orchestra
    philharmonic
  • an act of moving; a group working toward a shared goal
    movement
  • relating to sound especially recorded or transmitted sound
    audio
  • relating to or containing water
    aqueous
  • unfriendly and aggressive
    hostile
  • to find a way around an obstacle or rule
    circumvent
  • unusual or unconventional; departing from the norm
    eccentric
  • living or occurring at the same time; modern
    contemporary
  • words carved or written on a surface
    inscription
  • an official order or proclamation
    edict
  • a written account of personal experiences
    memoir
  • exclusive control over something; a board game
    monopoly
  • thinking about the future with imagination or wisdom; a person with original ideas
    visionary
  • a tooth with two points; a premolar
    bicuspid
  • having or relating to artificial body parts that enhance ability
    bionic
  • relating to visual art; vivid and explicit
    graphic
  • a building divided into two homes; having two parts
    duplex
  • a closed shape with three or more straight sides
    polygon
  • the distance around the outside of a circle
    circumference
  • designed for use with both eyes; binoculars are an optical instrument for both eyes
    binocular
  • to increase in number; to perform multiplication
    multiply
  • a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
    indictment
  • a formal statement or saying
    dictum
  • a woman who receives and entertains guests
    hostess
  • using only one color or shades of one color
    monochrome
  • able to use both hands equally well
    ambidextrous
  • a place where something happens; a setting
    locale
  • relating to the circulation of blood through the body
    circulatory
  • something that draws interest or attention
    attraction
  • involving two parties or sides
    bilateral
  • a single unchanging tone of voice; lacking variety
    monotone
  • the ability to see; a mental image of something
    vision
  • having two different optical powers (for near and far vision)
    bifocal
  • worth remembering; striking or significant
    memorable
  • a person who supports the coexistence of multiple groups or views
    pluralist
  • a group of people gathered to watch or listen
    audience
  • a written instruction from a doctor for medicine
    prescription
  • in a way that is persistent or recurring over a long period
    chronically
  • more; in addition to; a positive amount
    plus
  • only; single; the bottom of a shoe
    sole
  • a person who donates money or time to help others
    philanthropist
  • able to operate both on land and in water
    amphibious
  • an extreme fear of water
    hydrophobia
  • to move to a new place
    relocate
  • a single lens worn over one eye
    monocle
  • to distribute or assign resources for a specific purpose
    allocate
  • a place providing care for the terminally ill
    hospice
  • deceitful behavior; double-dealing
    duplicity
  • the study of human societies cultures and their development
    anthropology
  • a mythical creature with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish
    mermaid
  • to restrict or limit something; to draw a line around
    circumscribe
  • a long speech by one person
    monologue
  • the act of focusing the mind on something
    attention
  • relating to more than one; the form of a word that refers to more than one
    plural
  • to learn something so thoroughly that you can recall it exactly
    memorize
  • thinking only of oneself; self-centered
    egocentric
  • a very large number; countless
    myriad
  • to draw attention away from something
    distract
  • mental or emotional strain; tightness
    tension
  • the grip of a surface; forward motion
    traction
  • a tryout performance to show one's abilities
    audition
  • a sailor
    mariner
  • the study of religious belief and the nature of God
    theology
  • a wind instrument with a reed mouthpiece and metal body
    saxophone
  • a group joined together for a common purpose; the act of joining
    union
  • a large room or building used for public performances
    auditorium
  • a word that sounds the same as another but has a different meaning
    homonym
  • the recording or broadcasting of moving visual images
    video
  • being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
    unique
  • a harsh unpleasant mixture of loud sounds
    cacophony
  • using more than one form of communication or expression
    multimedia
  • the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge reality and existence
    philosophy
  • the state of being united or joined as a whole
    unity
  • a long complex musical composition for a full orchestra
    symphony
  • to make something longer or larger; to stretch out
    extend
  • a person who loves and collects books
    bibliophile
  • dull and repetitive; lacking variety
    monotonous
  • a vehicle used to pull heavy loads or farm equipment
    tractor
  • an inner sense of right and wrong
    conscience
  • to form a mental image of something; to imagine
    visualize
  • a message sent by telegraph
    telegram
  • to require someone to serve in the military
    conscript
  • believing in or worshipping more than one god
    polytheistic
  • occurring in cycles; regularly repeated
    cyclical
  • a small harbor where small boats can dock
    marina
  • a word formed from the first letters of a phrase
    acronym
  • a bluish-green color; a precious stone of that color
    aquamarine
  • a cyclic pattern of physical emotional or mental activity in living organisms
    biorhythm
  • a detailed written study of a single topic
    monograph
  • able to be seen
    visible
  • a device used to communicate by voice over a distance
    telephone
  • capable of being broken down naturally by living organisms
    biodegradable
  • a stopwatch or instrument for recording time precisely
    chronograph
  • the rules for how words are used in a language
    grammar
  • a written or printed copy of speech or other recorded material
    transcript
  • on or near the sea
    maritime
  • arranged in the order in which events occurred
    chronological
  • relating to sight or seeing
    visual
  • an obsession with power and self-importance
    megalomania
  • an exact copy; to make a copy of something
    duplicate
  • the study of the origin and history of words
    etymology
  • a mythical horse-like creature with a single horn
    unicorn
  • a channel built to carry water over long distances
    aqueduct
  • relating to a lens that magnifies distant objects
    telephoto
  • a very large heavily populated city or urban area
    megalopolis
  • to travel all the way around something especially the world
    circumnavigate
  • a giant in Greek mythology with a single eye in the middle of its forehead
    Cyclops
  • a record player; a device that reproduces sound from records
    phonograph
  • something that honors the memory of a person or event
    memorial
  • open to more than one interpretation; unclear
    ambiguous
  • taking care to do things correctly and thoroughly
    conscientious
  • relating to or occurring in a particular area
    local
  • having mixed or contradictory feelings about something
    ambivalent
  • a machine used to accelerate charged particles in a circular path
    cyclotron
  • relating to the sounds of speech
    phonetic
  • a place where sick or injured people are treated
    hospital
  • at or near the center; most important
    central
  • the story of a person's life written by someone else
    biography
  • a complete path that electricity flows through; a route around an area
    circuit
  • the study of the earth's physical features climate and human activity
    geography
  • the reason for doing something; enthusiasm for action
    motivation
  • a design made of one or more letters typically initials
    monogram
  • the process by which plants use sunlight to make food from water and carbon dioxide
    photosynthesis
  • a reference book listing words with their definitions
    dictionary
  • the time of year when the sun reaches its farthest point north or south
    solstice
  • related to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea
    marine
  • done alone; living alone; remote
    solitary
  • decorative handwriting or lettering
    calligraphy
  • to move someone to a lower rank or position
    demote
  • an official inspection or examination of accounts
    audit
  • a person held captive to force others to meet certain demands
    hostage
  • happening every two years
    biennial
  • lasting for only a short time
    temporary
  • (of a man) to have casual romantic relationships with many women
    philander
  • a diagram showing the relationship between quantities
    graph
  • the science of living organisms
    biology
  • looking attractive in photographs
    photogenic
  • to say the opposite of what someone else has said
    contradict
  • relating to the sense of hearing
    auditory
  • having many different aspects or features
    multifaceted
  • the cultivation of aquatic plants or animals for food
    aquiculture
  • existing or occurring at the same time
    contemporaneous
  • the number 1000000000; one thousand million
    billion
  • simultaneous performance of the same sound or action; agreement
    unison
  • a large meat-eating dinosaur from the Jurassic period
    Megalosaurus
  • the branch of science concerned with forces acting on or exerted by fluids
    hydrodynamics
  • a synthetic fabric made from polymer fibers
    polyester
  • the name of a U.S. city meaning "brotherly love"
    Philadelphia
  • unfriendly or aggressive behavior
    hostility
  • a copy made using light to reproduce an image
    photocopy
  • an inexpensive lodging for travelers
    hostel
  • a condition or fact connected with an event
    circumstance
  • to bring together into a single unit
    unify
  • the ability to remember things; something remembered
    memory
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