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| homogenize | to cause to become equal or homogeneous as by mixing; to break up the fat globules of milk |
| homonym | One of two or more words that have the same sound and often the same spelling but differ in meaning, such as bank (embankment) and bank (place where money is kept). |
| homophone | One of two or more words, such as night and knight, that are pronounced the same but differ in meaning, origin, and sometimes spelling. |
| homologous | Corresponding or similar in position, value, structure, or function |
| specious | apparently good or right though lacking real merit; superficially pleasing or plausible |
| spectrum | a broad range of related objects or values or qualities or ideas or activities |
| inspect | to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically |
| respect | to show regard or consideration for |
| prospectus | A formal summary of a proposed venture or project |
| conduct | to lead or guide; escort |
| ductile | capable of being molded or shaped |
| induct | To bring in; to introduce; to usher in |
| product | To bring forth; yield; To create by physical or mental effort; To manufacture |
| reduction | The process or amount by which something is lessened or diminished |
| transfer | To convey from one place or person another |
| infer | to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence |
| refer | To direct to a source for help or information |
| defer | to put off (action, consideration, etc.) to a future time; to yield respectfully in judgment or opinion (usually fol. by to) |
| conifer | A tree or shrub bearing cones |
| aquifer | any geological formation containing or conducting ground water, esp. one that supplies the water for wells, springs, etc. |
| auriferous | yielding or containing gold |
| pending | in the period before the decision or conclusion of; during |
| pendulum | a swinging lever, weighted at the lower end, for regulating the speed of a clock mechanism |
| pendant | a hanging ornament, as an earring or the main piece suspended from a necklace |
| impending | about to happen; imminent |
| depend | To rely, especially for support or maintenance |
| pendulous | hanging down loosely, such as blossoms |
| suspend | to hang by attachment to something above |
| microscope | A device that produces a magnified image of objects too small to be seen with the naked eye |
| microphone | An instrument that converts sound waves into an electric current, usually fed into an amplifier, a recorder, or a broadcast transmitter |
| microcosm | A representation of something on a much smaller scale; a little world; a world or system in miniature |
| hydroplane | to skim over water |
| hydroponics | the cultivation of plants by placing the roots in liquid nutrient solutions rather than in soil; soilless growth of plants |
| dehydrate | to remove water from |
| hydrant | a discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the mains of waterworks |
| hydrophobia | an abnormal or unnatural dread of water; OR, rabies |
| photograph | a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material |
| photometer | measuring instrument for measuring the luminous intensity of a source by comparing it (visually or photoelectrically) with a standard source |
| photogenic | forming an attractive subject for photography or having features that look well in a photograph |
| photosynthesis | The process in green plants and certain other organisms by which carbohydrates are synthesized from carbon dioxide and water using light as an energy source |
| panorama | an unobstructed and wide view of an extensive area in all directions |
| panoply | a wide-ranging and impressive array or display; a complete suit of armor |
| pandemic | prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or the whole world |
| pantheism | the doctrine that God is the transcendent reality of which the material universe and human beings are only manifestations: it involves a denial of God's personality and expresses a tendency to identify God and nature as the same thing |
| pantheon | the gods of a particular mythology considered collectively |
| pentagram | A five-pointed star, often held to have magical or mystical significance, formed by five straight lines connecting the vertices of a pentagon and enclosing another pentagon in the completed figure. |
| pentagon | a polygon having five angles and five sides |
| pentameter | a line of verse consisting of five metrical feet |
| pentathlon | an athletic contest comprising five different track and field events and won by the contestant gaining the highest total score |
| pentarchy | a government by five persons; or a federation of five nations, each under its own government or ruler |
| pentahedron | a solid figure having five faces |
| telescope | an optical instrument for making distant objects appear larger and therefore nearer |
| telephone | An instrument that converts voice and other sound signals into a form that can be transmitted to remote locations and that receives and reconverts waves into sound signals |
| telekinesis | the power to move something by thinking about it without the application of physical force |
| telepathy | apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions |
| teleology | the belief that purpose and design are a part of or are apparent in nature |
| telesthesia | Response to or perception of distant stimuli by extrasensory means |
| invidious | containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice; envious |
| evidence | something that makes plain or clear; an indication or sign |
| provide | To take measures in preparation; to furnish or supply |
| vide | see (used esp. to refer a reader to parts of a text). |
| videlicet | that is to say; namely (used esp. to introduce examples, details, etc.). Abbreviation: viz. |
| omnifarious | of all forms, varieties, or kinds |
| omnipotent | having unlimited power or authority |
| omnivorous | eating both animal and plant matter |
| omniscient | all-knowing |
| omnibus | a volume of reprinted works of a single author or of works related in interest or theme |
| omnipresent | Present everywhere simultaneously |
| exculpate | to clear from a charge of guilt or fault; free from blame; vindicate |
| elucidate | make clear and (more) comprehensible; to throw light on a subject |
| exorbitant | exceeding the bounds of custom, propriety, or reason, esp. in amount or extent; highly excessive |
| eccentric | conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual; deviating from the norm |
| enumerate | to mention separately as if in counting; name one by one; specify, as in a list |
| polyphony | Music with two or more independent melodic parts sounded together |
| polygyny | having more than one wife at one time |
| polygamy | having more than one spouse at one time |
| reiterate | to say or do again or repeatedly; repeat, often excessively |
| revive | to return to life, consciousness, vigor, strength, or a flourishing condition |
| regenerate | To form, construct, or create anew, especially in an improved state |
| regurgitate | to cause to surge or rush back; vomit |
| hypodermic | under the skin, e.g. a needle inserted under the skin |
| hypocrite | a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, esp. a person whose actions belie stated beliefs |
| hypothermia | subnormal body temperature |
| hypothesis | A tentative explanation for an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested by further investigation |
| pseudonym | a fictitious name used by an author to conceal his or her identity; pen name |
| pseudopod | A temporary projection of the cytoplasm of certain cells, such as phagocytes, or of certain unicellular organisms, especially amoebas, that serves in locomotion and phagocytosis; a false foot |
| pseudomorphic | A mineral that has the crystalline form of another mineral rather than the form normally characteristic of its own composition |
| neurosurgeon | someone who does surgery on the nervous system (especially the brain) |
| neurosis | Any of various mental or emotional disorders involving symptoms such as insecurity, anxiety, depression, and irrational fears |
| neuralgia | sharp and paroxysmal pain along the course of a nerve |
| neurotomy | the cutting of a nerve, as to relieve neuralgia |
| tonsillectomy | surgical removal of the tonsils |
| appendectomy | surgical removal of the appendix |
| dichotomy | Division into two usually contradictory parts or opinions |
| anatomy | the science dealing with the structure of animals and plants; also dissection to study their structure |
| lobotomy | the operation of cutting into a lobe, as of the brain or the lung |
| hematite | a very common mineral, iron oxide, Fe2O3, occurring in steel-gray to black crystals and in red earthy masses: the principal ore of iron. |
| hematogenesis | the formation of blood cells in the living body (especially in the bone marrow) |
| hemorrhage | a profuse discharge of blood, as from a ruptured blood vessel; bleeding |
| anemia | A pathological deficiency in the oxygen-carrying component of the blood, measured in unit volume concentrations of hemoglobin, red blood cell volume, or red blood cell number |
| protoplasm | the substance of a living cell (including cytoplasm and nucleus) |
| prototype | the original or model on which something is based or formed |
| protomorphic | having a primitive character or structure. |
| symphony | Harmony, especially of sound or color; an orchestra; or a piece written for the orchestra |
| phonetic | of or pertaining to speech sounds, their production, or their transcription in written symbols |
| phonograph | any sound-reproducing machine using records in the form of cylinders or discs. |
| euphony | agreeableness of sound; pleasing effect to the ear, esp. a pleasant sounding or harmonious combination or succession of words |
| cacophony | harsh discordance of sound; dissonance |
| monotone | A succession of sounds or words uttered in a single tone of voice |
| monomania | an inordinate or obsessive zeal for or interest in a single thing, idea, subject, or the like. |
| monogamy | marriage with only one person at a time |
| monolithic | made of only one stone; characterized by massiveness, total uniformity, rigidity, invulnerability, etc. |
| vivid | strikingly bright or intense, as color, light, etc; full of life |
| vivisection | The act or practice of cutting into or otherwise injuring living animals, especially for the purpose of scientific research |
| vivacious | Full of animation and spirit; lively |
| convivial | festive; fond of feasting, drinking, and merry company; jovial |
| bon vivant | A person with refined taste, especially one who enjoys superb food and drink |
| viviparous | bringing forth living young rather than eggs |
