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11/16/2010

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Define
Definition
Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase or physical quantity.
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State
Definition
Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.
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Annotate
Definition
Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.
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Apply
Definition
Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in a new situation.
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Calculate
Definition
Find a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working (unless instructed
not to do so).
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Describe
Definition
Give a detailed account.
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Distinguish
Definition
Give the differences between two or more different items.
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Estimate
Definition
Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity.
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Identify
Definition
Find an answer from a given number of possibilities.
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Outline
Definition
Give a brief account or summary.
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Analyze
Definition
break down in order to bring out:
• the essential elements
• structure
• any underlying assumptions and
any interrelationships involved.
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Comment
Definition
Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.
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Compare
Definition
Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items, referring
to both (all) of them throughout.
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Construct
Definition
Represent or develop a concept.
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Deduce
Definition
Reach a conclusion from the information given.
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Derive
Definition
Manipulate a relationship to give a new equation or relationship.
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Design
Definition
Produce a plan, simulation or model.
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Determine
Definition
Find the only possible answer.
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Discuss
Definition
Give an account including, where possible, a range of arguments for and against the
relative importance of various factors, or comparisons of alternative hypotheses.
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Evaluate
Definition
make an appraisal by weighing up the
strengths and limitations of different
evidence and arguments.
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Explain
Definition
Give a detailed account of causes, reasons or mechanisms.
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Predict
Definition
Give an expected result.
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Solve
Definition
Obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numerical methods.
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Suggest
Definition
Propose a hypothesis or other possible answer.
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Examine
Definition
consider an argument or concept in a
way that uncovers the assumptions
and interrelationships of the issue.
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Paraphrase
Definition
restatement of a text or passages, using other words
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Summarize
Definition
restates the author’s main point, purpose, intent and supporting details in your own words.
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Thesis Statement
Definition
is a single sentence which states the argument of the author in an essay.
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Plagiarism
Definition
Unacknoweldged use of the work of another person weither or not that work has been published.
- Ideas may be plagiarized
- It is possible to plagiarize yourself
- If you feel tempted to ask yourself, do I need to cite this, the answer is always YES!
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Mnemonic
Definition
a word or phrase that acts as a memory trigger for something you are trying to memorize

For Example: ROYGBIV to remember the colours and their order in the visible light spectrum Red-Orange-Yellow-Green-Blue-Indigo-Violet
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Mind-Map
Definition
A note taking or review technique that works well for visual learners. It allows you to create a graphical web diagram about a particular topic.
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Graphic Organiser
Definition
A note taking or review method that enables you to develop a table to compare and contrast concepts in relation to a specific topic.
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QUASAR method
Definition
a strategy used for reading actively which involves questioning and analysing text as you read.
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Meiosis
Definition
a special type of cell division which is essential for sexual reproduction.
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Prokaryote
Definition
A group of cellular organisms which lack a nucleus or membrane bound organelles
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Enzyme
Definition
Proteins that catalyze (increase or decrease the rates of) chemical reactions.
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Chromosome
Definition
An organized structure of DNA and protein that is found in cells
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Photosynthesis
Definition
The process that converts carbon dioxide into organic compounds, especially sugars, using the energy from sunlight.
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Organic
Definition
Any compound which contains carbon.
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Pulmonary System
Definition
Also known as the respiratory system. This system in the body consists of all of the organs and tissues whose function is to bring Oxygen into the body and expel Carbon Dioxide.
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Organelles
Definition
A specialised sub-unit within a cell, that performs a specific function and is usually encased in its own membrane.
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Phloem
Definition
The living tissue that carries organic nutrients to all parts of a vascular plant.
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Electron
Definition
A subatomic particle carrying a negative electric charge.
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Hydrophobic
Definition
Repelling, tending not to combine with, or incapable of dissolving in water
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Diffusion
Definition
The spread of particles through random motion from regions of higher concentration to regions of lower concentration.
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Carbohydrate
Definition
Any of a group of organic compounds that includes sugars, starches and celluloses
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Lipid
Definition
Any of a group of organic compounds, including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides.
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Protein
Definition
also synonymous with polypeptide and consists of a chain on amino acids linked together to form a complex globular form.
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RNA
Definition
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is one of the three major macromolecules (along with DNA and proteins) that are essential for all forms of life.
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Population
Definition
a group of organisms of the same
species who live in the same area at the same time.
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Detritivore
Definition
an organism that ingests non-living
organic matter.
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Erythrocytes
Definition
Also known as red blood cells. These cells are responsible for binding oxygen and carrying it throughout the body.
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Pathogen
Definition
an organism or virus that causes a
disease.
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Homeostasis
Definition
the body's ability to physiologically regulate its inner environment to ensure stability.
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aerobic
Definition
An adjective that means "requiring air", where "air" usually means oxygen
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Transpiration
Definition
The loss of water vapour from the
leaves and stems of plants.
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Nutrient
Definition
a chemical substance found in foods that
is used in the human body.
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Niche
Definition
Biology
The relational position of a species or population in its ecosystem to each other.
Business
the subset of the market on which a specific product is focusing.
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Density
Definition
The mass per unit volume. In other words, how much "stuff" is in your stuff.
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Entropy
Definition
the quantitative measure of disorder in a system. Scientists usually measure and discuss changes in entropy that take place in a specific thermodynamic process.
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Force
Definition
a quantitative description of the interaction between two physical bodies, such as an object and its environment.
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Ion
Definition
An atom or group of atoms that carry a positive or negative electrical charge as a result of gaining or losing electrons.
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Mass
Definition
the quantity of inertia possessed by an object or the proportion between force and acceleration referred to in Newton's Second Law of Motion. Often confused with the term weight because on Earth your mass and weight are the same, but this is not true on Mars.
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Momentum
Definition
The product of an object's mass and velocity. Also something students tend to lose around exam time as the mass of studying in relation to the velocity at which the days are passing become somewhat daunting.
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Vector
Definition
a mathematical quantity that has both a magnitude and direction.
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Work
Definition
in Mathematics
as the integral of the force over a distance of displacement.
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Derivative
Definition
is a measure of how a function changes as its input changes. Loosely speaking, a derivative can be thought of as how much one quantity is changing in response to changes in some other quantity
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Inverse function
Definition
function obtained by expressing the dependent variable of one function as the independent variable of another.
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Probability
Definition
is a way of expressing knowledge or belief that an event will occur or has occurred. The concept has been given an exact mathematical meaning in probability theory, which is used extensively in such areas of study as mathematics, statistics, finance, gambling, science, and philosophy to draw conclusions about the likelihood of potential events and the underlying mechanics of complex systems.
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AC
Definition
Alternating current: A signal or power source that varies with time, switching polarities.
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Decibel
Definition
A method for specifying the ratio of two signals.
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Transformer
Definition
No, not the fictional alien life form. It is an inductive electrical device for changing the voltage of alternating current.
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Amortisation
Definition
To liquidate on an installment basis; the process of grad­ually paying off a liability over a period of time.
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Budget
Definition
An estimate of the income and expenditures for a future period of time, usually one year.
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Capitol Gains
Definition
The financial gain made upon the disposal of an asset.
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Credit
Definition
Another word for debt. Credit is given to customers when they are allowed to make a purchase with the promise to pay later.
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Enterprise
Definition
A venture characterized by innovation, creativity, dynamism, and risk. An enterprise can consist of one project, or may refer to an entire organization.
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Hedge Fund
Definition
a mutual fund that takes considerable risks, including heavy investment in unconventional instruments, in the hope of generating great profits.
Term
Intellectual Property
Definition
the ownership of rights to ideas, designs, and inventions, including copyrights, patents, and trademarks. Intellectual property is protected by law in most countries, and the World Intellectual Property Organization is responsible for harmonizing the law across different countries and promoting protection of intellectual property rights.
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Liability
Definition
a debt that has no claim on a debtor's
assets or less claim than another debt.
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Macroeconomics
Definition
The branch of economics that studies national income and the economic systems of national economies.
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Variable
Definition
An element of data whose changes are the object of a statistical study
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Didactic
Definition
designed or intended to teach
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Egalitarian
Definition
a trend of thought that favors equality of some sort
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Ephemeral
Definition
Short lived
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Equivocate
Definition
To be deliberately vague
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Lexicon
Definition
a stock of terms used for a particular profession or subject.
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Metaphor
Definition
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them
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Milieu
Definition
an environment or setting.
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Myopic
Definition
lack of discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning
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Plenary
Definition
full; entire; complete
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Requisite
Definition
necessary; indispensable
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Salient
Definition
noticeable; also, projecting; also, leaping
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nomenclature
Definition
a term that applies to either a list of names and/or terms, or to the system of principles, procedures and terms related to naming
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subjugate
Definition
Bring under domination or control
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Rhetoric
Definition
is the art of using language to communicate effectively and persuasively.
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Voice
Definition
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Collaboration
Definition
working with others for a common goal.
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Cannon
Definition
The collected works of literature in a subject area.
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Synthesis
Definition
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