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CMAVTS, Roots, Units 1 and 2

aqua, bio, gen, mater, spec, cogn, loc, nat, ped, sign
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  1. aquatic
    operating or living or growing in water
    The drought has also dried up many lakes and wetlands, causing die-offs of aquatic species and forcing survivors to live in more polluted waters. Scientific American (Apr 16, 2013)
  2. aqueduct
    a conduit that carries water over a valley
    Politicians, Mr. Pineda suggests, also prefer undertaking highly visible projects like aqueducts rather than replacing leaky pipes.
  3. symbiosis
    the relation between two interdependent species of organisms
    “There was a kind of natural symbiosis that developed between wolves and people. —US News (Jun 28, 2010) This turned out to be a perfect symbiosis of game and platform. New York Times (Apr 4, 2012)
  4. biodiversity
    the variety of plant and animal life in a habitat
    Traditional methods of measuring biodiversity include counting animals directly or looking for traces of them like droppings, tracks or nests.
    diversity=variety
  5. progeny
    the immediate descendants of a person
    Earlier this year, Paul McCartney's son, James, said he had discussed forming a band with some of the other Beatles progeny.
  6. indigenous
    originating where it is found
    Now, scientists have identified three genetic mutations that help indigenous Siberians tolerate their frigid climate.
  7. matriarch
    a female head of a family or tribe
    The company still uses matriarch Mary See's original recipes but has raised prices in recent years to offset soaring ingredient costs. Chicago Tribune (Mar 29, 2013)
  8. maternal
    characteristic of a mother
    Smoking, alcohol and drug use and poor maternal health are also linked to low birth weights. Scientific American (Feb 6, 2013)
  9. circumspect
    careful to consider potential consequences and avoid risk
    Mr. Avedon is somewhat circumspect about discussing his parents.
  10. perspicacious
    mentally acute or penetratingly discerning
    Delivered economically, her judgments are not only clever but perspicacious, humane, and, for the most part, convincing. Slate (Apr 5, 2013)
  11. cognizant
    having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization
    Mr. Flynn said the government was “cognizant of his mental health issues.” New York Times (Feb 1, 2012)
  12. agnostic
    a person who claims the existence of God is unknowable
    Nearly one in five Americans say they are atheist, agnostic or “nothing in particular.” —New York Times (Oct 9, 2012) Given the research so far, Hibbing remains “agnostic” about whether genes or environmental factors such as parental guidance influence political behaviour the most. —
  13. allocate
    distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose
    As important as it is to growing your business, an entrepreneur can allocate only so many hours a week to marketing.
  14. locale
    the scene of any event or action
    Mr. Alden sets the story in some vaguely modern Latin locale.
  15. innate
    present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
    She cannot read sheet music but has an innate musical sense for captivating harmonies, he said.
  16. prenatal
    occurring or existing before birth
    Prenatal vitamins are an important part of pregnancy nutrition.
  17. impede
    be a hindrance or obstacle to
    But at China’s insistence, the sanctions were crafted to impede North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs without blocking its legal trade.
  18. biped
    an animal that walks on two legs
    For example, in the sandstone along Connecticut River, the tracks of more than forty species of bipeds and quadrupeds have been found most distinctly marked. Hitchcock, Edward
  19. insignia
    a badge worn to show official position
    But most of his men are dressed in matching military fatigues emblazoned with the brigade’s black insignia.
  20. significance
    the quality of being important
    F. Scott Fitzgerald’s slender, charming third novel has accumulated a heavier burden of cultural significance than it can easily bear.
    significant=important
Created on 五月 14, 2013 (updated 五月 15, 2013)

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