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Vocabulary : Science Adjectives II (Word to Meaning)


What is the meaning of each word?

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1.

osseous

  devouring all food; not fastidious.

  pertaining to the sense of touch.

  shaped like an egg.

  bony or having bones.

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2.

striated

  having the nature of wood.

  (of gas or air) of less density.

  marked with ridges or parallel grooves on surface.

  unnecessarily repetitious.

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3.

prehensile

  (of some body organ) capable of grasping.

  formed into layers or divided into classes.

  caustic or sharp in taste or smell.

  partly transparent or allowing some light to pass.

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4.

refractory

  pertaining to night.

  having the nature of wood.

  stubborn or rebellious.

  exact or accurate.

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5.

negligible

  sound or logically convincing.

  at the same time or simultaneous.

  small enough or unimportant as to be neglected.

  opalescent or displaying rainbow-like colors.

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6.

repellent

  hidden potential, not manifest.

  unattractive or repulsive.

  echoing or resounding.

  rash or hasty.

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7.

lateral

  harmful or poisonous.

  pertaining to tension; capable of being stretched.

  of or from the side.

  short-sighted or lacking foresight.

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