Academic Vocabulary List 11
Word | Definition, meaning | |
almanac | book of facts published annually | |
antique | object prized for its age | |
assemble | come together, meet | |
astronomy | science that deals with the universe | |
carve | to create a form by cutting | |
century | period of one hundred years | |
chime | device that produces a bell-like sound | |
decorative | ornamental, with artistic design | |
eclipse | event obscuring the sun or moon | |
estate | property, land, possessions | |
fortune | good or bad luck, fate | |
heir | one who inherits from a parent | |
inferior | of lower or lesser quality | |
museum | institute that displays artifacts for the public | |
patriotic | having feelings of devotion towards one’s country | |
a flat pouch sewn into the clothing | ||
scientist | an expert in a field of study | |
telescope | instrument for viewing distant objects | |
textile | fabric, cloth, woven material | |
wooden | made of lumber or timber products | |
Note:
These are general meanings for the words. You may encounter other definitions depending on context.
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