Spelling Workout Book H Lesson 23

octagon

8 sides

aristocrat

A member of a rich and powerful family

biological

A process in which retained substances become more concentrated at each higher trophic level in a food chain.

parable

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson

biography

A written account of another person's life.

barometer

An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure

parasite

An organism that feeds on a living host

dialogue

Conversation between characters

chronic

Lasting

parallel

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thermostat

a device used to control the temperature

enthusiasm

a feeling of excitement

hydrant

a pipe where water may be drawn

neon

colorless gas

pharmacy

drugstore

geographical

form of reproductive isolation in which two populations are separated physically by geographic barriers such as rivers, mountains, or stretches of water

geological

how earth/land has changed over time

thermos

insulated container

paralysis

temporary or permanent loss of motor control

televise

to broadcast by television