VQ Academic Vocabulary List 11
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 |
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