Les 8 Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
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chameleon
A
lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color
2
Q
terrarium
A
transparent container in which plants and animals are kept
3
Q
species
A
taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
4
Q
prehensile
A
adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object
5
Q
humidity
A
wetness in the atmosphere
6
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iridescent
A
varying in color when seen in different lights
7
Q
pigment
A
substance in plant or animal tissues producing a color
8
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wavelength
A
distance between successive crests of a periodic disturbance
9
Q
misconception
A
an incorrect assumption
10
Q
alias
A
a name that has been assumed temporarily
11
Q
sari
A
a draped dress worn primarily by Hindu women
12
Q
asphalt
A
mixed substance used for paving and roofing
13
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feral
A
wild and menacing
14
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vibrant
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(of colors) bright and striking
15
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scraggly
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lacking neatness or order
