Ch 8-1 - Direct Hits Crossword
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1) to make null; declare invalid2) in medical science, VIRULENT refers to a disease or toxin that is extremely infections, malignant, or poisonous. In everyday usage, VIRULENT refers to language that is bitterly hostile, hateful,and antagonistic3) excessive and therefore lacking restraint4) a group or association of three leaders5) an excuse; an alleged cause7) the scientific study of insects8) a surplus or excess of something9) very generous11) in science, EMPIRICAL means originating in or based on direct observation and experience. EMPIRICAL data can then be used to support or reject a hypothesis. In everyday language, EMPIRICAL means to be guided by practical experience, not theory.12) In chemistry, a CAUSTIC substance is one that burns or destroys organic tissue by chemical action. Hydrofluoric acid and silver nitrate are examples of CAUSTIC substances. In everyday usage, a CAUSTIC comment is one that hurts or burns.19) in science, GESTATE means to carry within the uterus from conception to delivery. In everyday language, GESTATE means to conceive and develop in the mind.20) in chemistry, OSMOSIS refers to the diffusion of a fuild through a semi-permeable membrane until there is an equal concentration of fluid on both sides of the membrane. In everyday usage, OSMOSIS refers to a gradual, often unconscious process of assimilation.21) excessive desire for material wealth; greed; covetousness23) to compensate; to make payment for; to pay a person |
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6) very poor, lacking basic resources10) very profitable13) any decrease or loss in value cased by age, wear, or market conditions14) in ecology, animals that are SEDENTARY remain or live in one area. In everyday usage, SEDENTARY means settled and therefore accustomed to sitting or doing little exercise15) in science, a PARADIGM is a framework or model of thought16) in chemistry, CRYSTALLIZATION is the process by which crystals are formed. In everyday usage, to CRYSTALLIZE means to give a efinite form to an idea or plan.17) in chemistry, a CATALYST is a substance (such as an enzyme) that accelerates the rate of a chemical reaction at some temperature, but without itself being transformed or consumed y the reaction. In everyday usage a CATALYST is any agent that provokes or triggers change.18) to inform, instruct, illuminate, and thus remove darkness and ignorance21) the policy of granting concessions to maintain peace 22) a formal concurrence, agreement, or harmony of minds24) excessively cheap with money; stingy25) a person who organizes and manages a business or enterprise26) very rich, having abundant resources27) critical point that marks a change of course; turning point |
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