Word Up! V1 L1 - Aqua Flashcards
1
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aqua
A
water (Latin)
2
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aquarium
A
a container filled with water that holds fish, plants and other marine creatures
3
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aquatic
A
lives in or found near the water
4
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aqueduct
A
an elevated conduit for water, especially used in ancient Rome
5
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aqueous
A
containing water or similar to water; watery
6
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aquatint
A
an etching that looks like a watercolor
7
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aqua vitae
A
a strong alcoholic liquor, such as brandy
8
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aquifer
A
an underground layer of rock or sand that can absorb and hold water
9
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aquanaut
A
a scuba diver who lives for a long while in an underwater shelter used as a base for research
10
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aqualung
A
a portable breathing apparatus for divers; a SCUBA tank
11
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aquamarine
A
a pale greenish-blue color
