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 jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on plants. It is often found in fields and grassy ar...
The natural environment in which an organism lives, or the typical place where something is found.
Covered with hair; also used informally to describe something risky or difficult.
A young bird, reptile, or fish that has recently emerged from an egg.
A small nocturnal mammal with spines covering its back, known for rolling into a ball when threatene...
Inflammation of the liver, often caused by a virus or excessive alcohol use.
The passing of genetic traits from ancestors to descendants through biological inheritance.
A thing made by combining two different elements; an offspring of two different species or varieties...
A chemical element with the symbol H and atomic number 1; the lightest and most abundant element in ...
A nocturnal carnivorous mammal known for its scavenging habits and distinctive laughing call.
A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further testing or investigati...
To suggest a hypothesis as an explanation or basis for further investigation.
The branch of zoology that deals with the study of fish.
A lack of balance or equality, especially in a physical, mental, or emotional state.
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin.
Unchanging over time or unable to be changed.
Impossible to dispute or disprove; certain and unquestionable.
A list of items or topics arranged in alphabetical or systematic order for easy reference; also a me...
Describing entities that depend on each other for function or survival.
An animal lacking a backbone, such as an insect or mollusk.
Unable to be seen; imperceptible to the eye.
An atom or molecule with an electric charge due to the loss or gain of electrons.
To expose to radiation or to shine upon with intense light.
Impossible to fix, repair, or restore; causing permanent damage.
A free-swimming marine animal with a transparent, jelly-like body and trailing tentacles.
A state of danger or risk.
A dense, tropical forest with a thick growth of trees and plants, often characterized by high biodiv...
The study or theory of law and legal principles.
An immature form of an insect that undergoes metamorphosis before becoming an adult.
A plant or pod in the family Fabaceae, such as beans, peas, or lentils, often rich in protein.
Relating to language or the scientific study of language structure and development.
The scientific study of language and its structure, including phonetics, syntax, and semantics.
A large marine crustacean with a long body and claws, often used as food.
A type of aquatic bird with a distinctive call; also, a silly or eccentric person.
To make something appear larger, especially with a lens; to increase the importance or visibility of...
The main spring that powers a clock or watch; metaphorically, a chief source of motivation or energy...
A warm-blooded vertebrate animal that feeds its young with milk and usually has hair or fur.
Relating to the sea or ocean, or to navigation and shipping.
A mammal that carries and nurses its young in a pouch, such as kangaroos and opossums.
The branch of physics that deals with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; the worki...
A thin, soft layer of tissue that covers or lines organs and other structures in living organisms.
To commit something to memory through repetition or study.
Relating to or involving the metabolism of an organism.
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life.
A profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life cycle of an organism.
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather phenomena.
A particular way of doing something, especially in a systematic way.
A microscopic organism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation.
A microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, protozoan, or fungus, that is invisible to the naked...
An optical instrument used to view very small objects by magnifying them significantly.
So small as to be visible only under a microscope; extremely tiny.
The technical field of using microscopes to view objects and areas not visible to the naked eye.
Used to describe species or individuals that migrate seasonally from one region to another.
An unfortunate minor accident or incident.
Relating to or consisting of molecules.
A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.
The study of the form and structure of words, or of organisms in biology.
Composed of many cells; used to describe organisms made of more than one cell.
Having many different aspects or characteristics; complex and varied.
A change in the DNA sequence of an organism, often resulting in a new or altered trait. It is a sour...