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Vocabulary : Science Adjectives II (Word to Meaning)


What is the meaning of each word?

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1.

septic

  putrid or causing putrefaction.

  pertaining to motion.

  short-sighted or lacking foresight.

  shining and shedding light.

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2.

sidereal

  unattractive or repulsive.

  pertaining to the stars.

  (of some body organ) capable of grasping.

  partly transparent or allowing some light to pass.

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3.

theoretical

  pertaining to theory; not practical or applied.

  not transparent or with no light transmission.

  of the third kind.

  iridescent or displaying rainbow-like colors.

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4.

oblique

  suitable for drinking.

  slanting or indirect.

  opalescent or displaying rainbow-like colors.

  salty.

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5.

potable

  suitable for drinking.

  at rest or in equilibrium.

  (of gas or air) of less density.

  between one and two right angles; blunt or dull.

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6.

resonant

  permeable or having pores.

  unattractive or repulsive.

  echoing or resounding.

  pertaining to poison.

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7.

negligible

  between one and two right angles; blunt or dull.

  small enough or unimportant as to be neglected.

  pertaining to motion.

  sound or logically convincing.

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