| A | B |
| cycle | repeating series of events or actions |
| cyclical | happening in cycles; again and again in the same order |
| cyclone | powerful storm with high winds that turn around and around |
| circumference | length of a line that goes around a circle; distance around a circle |
| circumvent | to get around something in a clever and sometimes dishonest way |
| central | located in the center of a thing or place |
| concentric | when 2 or more objects share the same center point |
| eccentric | tending to act in strange unusual ways |
| circuit | complete path that an electric current travels |
| circumstance | conditions that surround or cause an event to happen |
| visualize | imagine, form a mental image of something |
| vista | a pleasing view, especially one seen though a long narrow opening |
| visionary | person with original ideas about the future |
| audible | able to be heard |
| audition | an interview for a role or job as singer, actor, dancer, or musician |
| audience | people gathered to watch a performance |
| auditorium | where the audience sits to watch a performance such as in the theater |
| cacophony | mixture of various unpleasant sounds; harsh sounds |
| xylophone | musical instrument played by striking a row of metal bars with one or more small mallets |
| phonograph | record player; machine that produces sound by placing a needle in contact with a grooved rotating disk |
| memoir | written account describing one's past experiences |
| memorialize | to do or create something that causes people to remember an important person |
| memorable | worth remembering |
| memento | object that is a reminder of a person, place, or event |
| geology | scientific study of history of the Earth especially as recorded by rocks |
| anthropology | study of human races, origins, societies, cultures |
| etymology | study of origin of words and their meanings over time |
| science | study of natural world based on facts learned |
| conscience | part of the mind that tells you right from wrong |
| conscientious | very careful about doing what you are supposed to do; doing it correctly |
| dehydrate | to lose water; become dry |
| hydroelectric | related to electricity that is made from the energy of falling water |
| hydrant | upright pipe with spout, nozzle, or outlet used for fighting fires |
| aquatic | living or taking place in water |
| aqueduct | channel that has been built to carry water long distances |
| aquarium | glass tank or bowl in which fish/aquatic animals live |
| aquifer | underground layer of rock that water continually moves through |
| marine | related to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea |
| marina | small harbor where small boats can dock |
| maritime | on or near the sea |