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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 |