Word Up! V1 L1 - Aqua Flashcards

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aqua

A

water (Latin)

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aquarium

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a container filled with water that holds fish, plants and other marine creatures

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aquatic

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lives in or found near the water

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4
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aqueduct

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an elevated conduit for water, especially used in ancient Rome

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5
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aqueous

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containing water or similar to water; watery

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aquatint

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an etching that looks like a watercolor

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7
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aqua vitae

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a strong alcoholic liquor, such as brandy

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aquifer

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an underground layer of rock or sand that can absorb and hold water

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aquanaut

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a scuba diver who lives for a long while in an underwater shelter used as a base for research

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aqualung

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a portable breathing apparatus for divers; a SCUBA tank

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aquamarine

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a pale greenish-blue color

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