English World 9 Unit 8

Terms in this set (48)

something done that takes skill or effort

the space over the stage in a theatre.

The series of predictable changes that occur over time

a small, very intelligent African ape with black or brown fur

Rattus norvegicus

The path an object follows as it moves around another object

the moving of goods or people from one place to another

A group of parts that work together as a whole

a planned series of future events or performances.

a special duty or function which a person or group is sent out to do

An object that revolves around another object in space

A state of matter with no definite shape or volume

to shoot out quickly in a stream

a measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against some other quantity or measure.

a material that releases energy when it burns

to put two things together

the process of burning something

any substance that has a definite composition

process of molecular change

a short tube with a taper to speed up or direct a flow of fluid

A form of matter that has a definite shape and volume

One who promotes a person or enterprise, especially in a highly enthusiastic way

relating to an orbit or orbits.

enough; adequate

an ordered list of numbers

the greatest possible amount or degree

push with force

an exact location in space

impossible to reverse

Going straight across from side to side

height above sea level

The main part of the space shuttle that has wings like an airplane.

to gain with effort

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