Science & Nature Vocabulary
Vocabulary words related to science & nature that appear on standardized tests including GRE, SAT, TOEFL, and IELTS.
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A gradual and natural increase in size or amount, such as in the formation of rocks or the growth of...
The branch of physics dealing with the production, transmission, and perception of sound, especially...
The invisible gaseous substance that surrounds the Earth
A large reptile with a long snout and powerful jaws, native to fresh water environments in the south...
amphibian refers to an animal that lives in both water and on land, such as frogs and toads.
ancestry refers to a person's family history and their descent from an ancestor.
anecdotal is concerned with or based on narratives (or anecdotes) about a particular matter; often b...
A long thin structure that receives or transmits electromagnetic waves, often used in electronics or...
A person who studies human culture, behavior, and evolution, often using cross-cultural and interdis...
The systematic study of human culture, behavior, and evolution, often examining and comparing cultur...
Almost, but not quite the same as something else; or to estimate or calculate something without exac...
A container for keeping aquatic animals, such as fish, in captivity.
Relating to or living in water; or adapted for living in water.
A collection of trees or shrubs, often in a garden or park, for display or study purposes.
A group of islands, especially a chain of volcanic islands, often in tropical or subtropical waters.
Free from bacteria or other microorganisms, often in a medical or scientific context.
The scientific study of the stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.
A reappearance or resurgence of a trait or characteristic that was previously lost or recessive in a...
The smallest unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus and electrons.
A collection of birds, especially a group kept in captivity, such as a museum or a breeder's facilit...
A carnivorous mammal with a stocky body and distinctive black-and-white facial markings; also means ...
A small, hard seed from certain plants, used as food, or a coffee bean.
A large mammal with thick fur, or to carry or endure something.
A large aquatic rodent with a flat, scaly tail; a person who works diligently.
A detailed description of someone's life written by someone else.
A scientist who studies living organisms and life processes.
The scientific study of plants, including their structure, growth, and classification.
An insect; also a hidden listening device or a software glitch.
A flying insect with large, often colorful wings that undergoes metamorphosis from a caterpillar.
A chemical element essential for strong bones and teeth; a dietary mineral commonly found in dairy p...
the process of checking or adjusting the accuracy of a measuring instrument.
A person or animal that eats members of its own species.
The practice of eating human flesh by another human, or animals eating others of their own species.
A tiny blood vessel that connects arterioles to venules, or any narrow tube where liquid moves by ca...
An organic compound consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a major source of energy ...
A sudden, widespread disaster or a tragic event causing great damage or suffering.
The smallest structural and functional unit of living organisms; a small room, such as in a prison.
A type of lizard known for its ability to change color and for its long, sticky tongue used to catch...
A short, sharp high-pitched sound, such as that made by a bird or insect.
A thread-like structure in the nucleus of a cell that carries genetic information in the form of DNA...
To quote or refer to a source of information; to mention as evidence.
The act or system of categorizing things according to shared characteristics.
The splitting or division of cells; also, the quality of being split or the degree of separation, es...
A celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust that, when near the sun, develops a tail ...
Measured or judged by comparing; relative.
A substance formed by the combination of chemical elements; or to make something worse by adding to ...
The formation or beginning of an idea or plan; also refers to the moment of fertilization in biology...
Serving to demonstrate the truth of a claim beyond doubt; decisive.
A large, heavy vulture native to the mountains of western North and South America.
The act of preserving and protecting natural resources, wildlife, or the environment.
A person who advocates for or practices the protection and preservation of the environment and natur...
Capable of being spread from one person or organism to another, typically through physical contact o...
To dispute or argue against a claim or idea.
In a way that follows accepted customs or practices.
Curving outward like the surface of a sphere or a ball; bulging out.
A marine crustacean with a broad, flattened shell and five pairs of legs, the front pair typically b...
The process of breeding two different species or varieties to produce hybrids.
A type of hard-shelled aquatic animal, such as a crab or lobster.
A clear, typically sparkling mineral with a structured atomic arrangement, or a glass-like substance...
A treatment or remedy that ends a disease or medical condition; can also mean to make something well...