Download Week 12 vio vit viv

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Week 12
bio = life / vit, viv = live, life
Word
biology
Part of Speech
noun
Meaning
the study of living things
I studied biology while in college.
biologist
noun
a person who studies living things
The biologist was famous for discovering bacteria.
antibiotic
noun
a medicine used to kill bacteria and save lives
If you have an ear infection, you will be given an antibiotic by the doctor.
biopsy
noun
the removal of living tissue to study it for signs of disease
The doctor did a biopsy to see what was ailing the patient.
neurobiology
noun
the study of the nervous system of living things
The neurobiology class my daughter took was her favorite.
symbiosis
noun
when two different organisms live together and it is a good relationship for
both of them
Symbiosis is why many ocean creatures can live in peace with each other.
vital
adjective
necessary for life
Food and water are vital supplies to bring on a hike.
revive
verb
to bring back to life again
The doctor was able to revive the man after he suffered a heart attack.
vitality
noun
the quality of being full of life
The 95 year old woman had such vitality that she seemed much younger.
survival
noun
the ability to continue living
Water is essential for your health and survival.
vivacious
adjective
full of life; animated; lively
The toddler had a vivacious personality and was fun to play with.
vivid
adjective
‘as big as life’; brightly colored
Her vivid memories of the trip helped her enjoy it many times over.