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