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Abstract
Literally: to take away; to remove. Artistically: The break down of objects to defy the rules of space and depth on a 2D surface.
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accountability
taking ownership of one's actions...not blaming others!
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accuracy
in science, how close a measurement is to the true value of an obects length, volume, mass etc.
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acquisition
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge; "the child's acquisition of language"
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Aesthetics
A conception of what is artistically valid or beautiful. A guiding principle in matters of artistic beauty and taste.
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Alliteration
Literary device in which consecutive words begin with the same sounds.
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Allusion
an implied or indirect reference to something in literature (movies, history or pop culture)
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Archetype
This is a common theme, symbol, or type of character found in all literary works. There are many archtypes and literary works will contain different archetypes, sometimes many and sometimes few. Example archetypes might be: the hero, the damsel in distress, the devil figure, etc.
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Area
The amount of space or size in the given units it takes to cover a figure.
The area, A, of a plane figure is the number of nonoverlapping square units of a given size that exactly covers the figure.
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beauty
the quality or aggregate of qualities in a person or thing that give pleasure to the senses or pleasurably exalts the mind or spirit
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bit
a binary digit of 0 or 1. Eight bits such as 10001010 make up one computer languge byte
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computer technology |
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blog
A blog (a portmanteau of web log) is an online journal whose content ranges from personal diary to editorial. A blog is typically wriiten by a single person in a chronological order.
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Brainstorm
A creative session where team members discuss challenges, strategic direction and think together to build innovative and creative solutions.
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buoyancy
An upward force on an object immersed in a fluid (i.e. a liquid or a gas), enabling it to float or at least to appear to become lighter. The force is equal to the weight of the liquid that is displaced by the object.
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science, chemistry, physics |
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Business Plan
a guide that is used to map out the decision the owner must make and to help "sell" the business to potential investors and lenders.
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Marketing/Travel & Tourism |
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characterization
method used by a writer to develop a character; this may be done via a character's thoughts, a character's appearance, other characters' reactions to character
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circumference
is the distance around a circle.
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Clause
A group of words containing a subject and verb. Independent clauses are able to stand alone as complete ideas, such as a sentence. Subordinate (dependent) clauses cannot stand alone.
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coefficient
the number in front of a variable (it is being multiplied by the variable value)
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algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2 |
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Collaboration
The act or process of working together.
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comma splice
the improper use of a comma (and only a comma) to join two independent clauses; this is a type of run-on sentence.
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English, grammar, literature |
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Communication
The process of conveying a message from a sender to a receiver.
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composition
the way in which the parts of something are arranged, especially the parts of a visual image,
the artist's masterly composition of a group portrait
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comprehensible
capable of being comprehended or understood; "an idea comprehensible to the average mind"
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Computer
Is a machine for manipulating data according to a list of instructions.
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Technology Systems |
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Computer ethics
Computer ethics is the field of ethics that deals with the moral use of technology. Though separate from computer law, the two are closely intertwined. Modern issues of computer ethics typically deal with copywrite and ownership as well as security and privacy.
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Conclusion
a judgment or opinion inferred from relevant facts
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Science |
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Conflict
This is the main struggle in a piece of literature. There are two types: Internal -- something that a character struggles with on the inside like, guilt, worry, obsession, etc. External -- will be some problem that the main characters in a literary work that comes from outside that character, e.g. a storm, a wild animal, another character.
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English I, II, III, IV |
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connotation
The feelings and attitudes associated with a word.
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conspicuous consumption
outwardly showing wealth
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Constant
A constant is either a fixed number, such as 5, or a letter that represents a fixed (possibly unspecified) number.
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constitutional government
Government whose power is defined and limited by law.
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Contract
Noun:
1. a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law.
2. (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make.
3. a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid.
Verb:
1. enter into a contractual arrangement.
2. engage by written agreement.
3. squeeze or press together.
4. draw together.
5. be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness.
6. make smaller.
7. compress or concentrate.
8. make or become more narrow or restricted.
9. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements.
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Control
The point of comparison in a scientific experiment. A control is the "norm" to compare data to.
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Convey
to cause to pass from one place or person to another; to communicate by statement
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ELA, TAKS |
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Copy
A term synonymous with both text and manuscript, generally refers to the writing.
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Advertising Design |
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Copywriting
The writing of copy, esp. for advertisements or publicity releases. A copywriter writes the words for advertising. They generally work with a partner, an Art Director, to generate ideas and concepts for their clients.
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Advertising Design |
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Core Competencies
One of the Academy's three curriculums (based upon the SCANS report) including technology integration, employability skills, problem-solving, information management and communication.
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Culture
The totality of socially transmitted behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, and all other products of human work and thought.
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curriculum
a long-range plan of activities and experiences for children.
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Deductive Reasoning
The process of using logic and facts to draw conclusions.
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Demographic
Target audience: includes detailed information such as age, gender, race, etc.
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dependent variable
The variable in an experiment that is expected to change as a result of the changes in the independent variable
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science |
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Depreciation
Value of property that decreases over time.
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Developmentally appropriate curriculum
activities that are geared to different levels of ability and development in order to accomodate all children in a program.
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Education Specialty |
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Diction
The word choice intended to convey a certain effect.
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English I, II, III, IV |
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Diffusion
The movement of atoms or molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. Atoms and small molecules can move across a cell membrane by diffusion.
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Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
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Diffusion of Responsibility
In groups of 2 or more, people tend to take less individual responsibility because they assume someone else will take action, or responsibilty.
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Disability
The result of any physical or mental condition that affects or prevents one's ability to develop, achieve, and/or function in an educational setting at a normal rate.
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distributive property
a (b+c) = ab+ ac
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algebra |
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domain
the set of possible values for the independent variable (or x variable)
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algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2 |
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Early Childhood Education
Child Care programs that promote development through formal teaching and learning experiences for children up to age eight.
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Education Specialty |
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Economics of One Unit
all the costs to produce one unit for sale: materials + labor = EOU
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marketing |
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elements of design
The elements of design are the building blocks of all designs, chosen to convey
the message — beyond the actual words or photos used.
line, value, shape, form, texture, space,color
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art |
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Employability Skills
One of the Core Competencies by which teachers assess a student's ability to thrive in a professional environment
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Engineering
Is the design, analysis, and/or construction of works for practical purposes.
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Equation
an expression or a proposition asserting the equality of two quantities
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Euclidean Geometry
Geometry based on the postulates of Euclid and include that only one line may be drawn through a given point parallel to a given line. "flat geometry"
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Geometry |
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Evaluate
To judge; to determine or fix the value of
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Math, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, English I-IV |
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Event coordinator
full-time staff person who works with the group sponsoring an event; his or her responsiblities may include concept development, marketing, project management, and post-event analysis
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Exempt
Verb:
1. grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to.
2. grant exemption or release to.
Adjective:
1. (of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability (as e.g. taxes) to which others or other things are subject.
2. (of goods or funds) not subject to taxation.
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Expand
Verb:
1. extend in one or more directions.
2. become larger in size or volume or quantity.
3. make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity.
4. grow stronger.
5. exaggerate or make bigger.
6. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing.
7. expand the influence of.
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Fad Diet
An eating plan that is popular for a short time because it promises rapid weight loss.
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federalism
The idea that the federal or central government is more important than the state government.
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Figurative Langauge
Language which uses figures of speech, for example, metaphor, simile, alliteration. It must be distinguised from literal language.
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FIT
the three components of the overload principle: frequency,intensity, and time/duration: a level of physical conditioning that is desirable and obtainable by everyone
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P.E. |
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Fixed costs
portionf of a business's budget that include items, such as rent, that are set costs and occur whether anything has been sold or not
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Marketing/Travel & Tourism |
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Food Diary
A record of the kinds and amounts of all foods and beverages consumed for a given time.
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Food Science, Hospitality, Health, Science |
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foreshadowing
the use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in a story
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Free-write
Students write a composition as quickly as they can, graded for quantity.
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Front of the house
all areas of a hospitality business to which the public has access, such as the lobby, guest rooms, fitness center, meeting rooms, restaurants, and gift shops, etc.
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Marketing/Travel & Tourism |
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Function
A relation in which every input (x value) is paired with exactly one output (y-value).
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algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry |
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Geometry
Mathematical study of the properties of measurement and relationships of points, lines, planes, surfaces, angles and solids.
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Geometry |
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gestalt
1. a configuration, pattern, or organized field having specific properties that cannot be derived from the summation of its component parts; a unified whole.
2. an instance or example of such a unified whole.
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Gross Profit
Total profit from sale before costs to produce, transport, run business and taxes are paid.
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Marketing |
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hdl
high density lipoprotein good cholesterol
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P.E. |
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Headline
The line of copy that engages the reader and requires attention and quick readability. Typically is set in display type, a larger point size and sets the writing tone for the printed piece.
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Advertising Design |
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health related fitness
Activities that will improve and maintain your functional health. The five componets include: cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and body composition
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P.E. |
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Heritage Tour
trips that are based on providing historical information about a location and its most prominent historical sites
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Travel & Tourism |
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Heterogeneous
consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents
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Science |
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heterotroph
An organism that is incapable of synthesizing its own food and, therefore, must feed upon organic compounds produced by other organisms.
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science, biology |
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Homogeneous
of the same or a similar kind or nature
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Science |
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hypothesis
a proposed explanation for an observation. A hypothesis must be tested through experimentation to determine whether it may be correct.
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science |
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Imagery
Words or phrases appealing to the senses.
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Incentive
Any reward or benefit, such as money, advantage or good feeling, that motivates people to do something. - Virtual Economics
A cost or benefit that motivates a decision or action by consumers, businesses, or other participants in the economy. - http://www.amosweb.com/cgi-bin/awb_nav.pl?s=gls&c=dsp&k=incentive August 23, 2007
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Economics |
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Independent variable
A manipulated variable in an experiment or study whose presence or degree determines the change in the dependent variable.
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Science and Math |
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inequality
a mathematical statement that two quantities are not equal.
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algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2, precal |
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Infant
A child in the first year of life
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Child Development, Family Life Studies, Psychology, Sociology |
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Infer
to draw a conclusion based on information available
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Science, English |
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input
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
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Intelligence
The general capacity to profit from experience, acquire knowledge, and adapt to changes in the environment.
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Psychology |
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intercept
where two objects touch or intersect
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algebra 1, algebra 2 |
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internship
opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in the workplace; work experience; on-the-job training; does not indicate a paid position
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Inverse
Opposites. Operations that undo each other.
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irony
the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning.
synonym: sarcasm
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English, literature |
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isotope
Atoms of the same element that have different masses due to different amounts of neutrons.
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science, chemistry |
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juxtaposition
to place close together or side by side, esp. for comparison or contrast.
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art, English |
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LDL
low density lipoprotein
bad cholesterol
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P.E. |
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life expectancy
the number of years a person can expect to live
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P.E. |
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linear perspective
A technique of creating the illusion of depth on a flat surface. In one point linear perspective, receding lines converge at one vanishing point. In two point perspective, receding lines converge to two vanishing points.
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Art, Drawing |
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Linux
free software, open source so that it can be modified, used as operating systems and supported by major companies such as IBM, Dell and HP
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computer technology |
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Manufacturing
Is the use of tools and labor to make things for use or sale. The term may refer to a vast range of human activity, from handicraft to high tech, but is most commonly applied to industrial production, in which raw materials are transformed into finished goods on a large scale.
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Technology Systems |
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Mass Communication
The process of conveying a message from a sender to a large audience of receivers.
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Media Tech |
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MD
Medical Doctor. One who has successfully completed a prescribed course of study in college and medical school. After passing state board exams, candidate is licensed to practice medicine, usually choosing one of many specialties.
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Health Science Technology |
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Medium
A channel (outlet) used for communication purposes. The plural form is media, as in mass media, which includes televeision, radio, print and internet.
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Media Tech |
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metalloid
An element that has some characteristics of metals and some characteristics of nonmetals. Metalloids are located along the zig-zag line of the periodic table.
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science, chemistry |
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Microsegmentation
The division of a network into smaller segments, usually with the intention of increasing aggregate bandwidth to network devices.
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Computer Maintenance II |
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mixed media
artwork made with a combination of materials and techniques
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art |
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Mood
This is how the literary work makes the audience or reader feel while reading the story. Mood can often shift throughout a literary work.
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nationalism
Devotion and loyalty to your own nation, over and above loyalty to any state, city or other organization.
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US history |
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natural right
Right that belongs to all humans from birth
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Us history |
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negative space
areas of empty space defined by surrounding material, important in the overall design
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art |
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non-euclidean Geometry
Describes elliptic and hyperbolic geometry
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Geometry |
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Nurture/nurturance
To provide love, support, attention, and encouragement.
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Education Specialty |
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objective
free of bias: free of any bias or prejudice caused by personal feelings
based on facts: based on facts rather than thoughts or opinions
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onomatopoeia
a word, as cuckoo or boom, that imitates the sound made by or associated with its referent.
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poetry, English, literature |
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opinion
a view, judgment, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter
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English |
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Opportunity Cost
The highest valued foregone alternative in the pursuit of an activity. Or the one thing you would be doing if you you weren't doing the thing you are doing. This is a hallmark of anything dealing with economics--and life for that matter--because any action that you take prevents you from doing something else. The essence of opportunity cost: Doing one thing prevents doing another.
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Economics |
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organic
Free forms, or shapes and forms that represent living things having irregular edges.
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Art |
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oxymoron
putting two words together that have opposite meaning (ex. jumbo shrimp)
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parabola
The graph of a quadratic function is a special type of U-shaped curve called a parabola. Parabolas occur in many real-life applications, especially those involving reflective properties, such as satellite dishes or flashlight reflectors.
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geometry |
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Peer Pressure
The influence people in a person's age and social group have on his/her behavior
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Sociology, Food Science, Child Development |
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Perimeter
is the distance around a given object. The perimeter, P, of a plane figure is the sum of the side lengths of the figure.
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geometry |
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personalization
PERSONIFY
to make personal or individual; specifically : to mark as the property of a particular person
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