POLY Vocabulary List
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(v.) to soak up; to take in
Sample Sentence : A paper towel will absorb the spilled milk.
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mineral
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(n.) a substance that forms in nature, is a solid, has a definite chemical
makeup, and has a crystal structure
Sample Sentence : Feldspar is the most common mineral found in the Earth's
crust.
Synonyms : crystal, ore
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oxygen
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(n.) a colorless, tasteless, odorless gas found in water, in the air, and in most
rocks and minerals
Sample Sentence : Fish breathe by taking the oxygen out of water.
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photosynthesis
(n.) the process by which a green plant makes food out of sunlight, water,
and carbon dioxide
Sample Sentence : Through the process of photosynthesis, plants are able to
survive off of the sun's energy.
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process
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(n.) a series of actions that lead to a result
Sample Sentence : Learning a new language is a long and challenging
process.
Synonyms : procedure, course
process
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(n.) a series of actions that lead to a result
Sample Sentence : Learning a new language is a long and challenging
process.
Synonyms : procedure, course
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release
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(v.) to let go; to set free
Sample Sentence : Fire releases energy as heat.
Synonyms : free, liberate
Antonyms : hold
reproduce
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(v.) to produce young
Sample Sentence : Birds reproduce by laying eggs.
Synonyms : breed, spawn
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stick
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(v.) (stuck) to attach or stay attached, as if glued
Sample Sentence : My mother used peanut butter to remove the gum that
was stuck in my hair.
Synonyms : attach, glue, paste
Antonyms : detach
store
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(v.) (stored) to gather and keep for future use
Sample Sentence : My family stores cans of food and bottles of water in our
basement in case of emergency.
Synonyms : accumulate, keep
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support
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(v.) to hold the weight of something or someone
Sample Sentence : Are you sure that the ladder will support the weight of two
people?
Synonyms : hold, strengthen
support
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(v.) to hold the weight of something or someone
Sample Sentence : Are you sure that the ladder will support the weight of two
people?
Synonyms : hold, strengthen
Antonyms : weaken