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principle (n.)

definition: a law of fact of nature that explains how something works or why it happens

synonyms: element, law, rule

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principle (n.) - a law of fact of nature that explains how something works or why it happens

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The scientific principles of thermodynamics explain why hot air balloons can fly.

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elegant (adj.)

definition: beautifully and tastefully designed or decorated; simple and clever

synonyms: refined

antonyms: inelegant, tacky, garish

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elegant (adj.) - beautifully and tastefully designed or decorated; simple and clever

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The elegant design of both its software and hardware are a big reason the iPhone is the most popular phone.

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equations (n.)

definition: a statement in math that two expressions are equal (8+3=11); a state of being equal

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equations (n.) - a statement in math that two expressions are equal (8+3=11); a state of being equal

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The teacher asked the class to solve the equations on the board.

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reluctant (adj.)

definition: unenthusiastic or unwilling; disinclined

synonyms: disinclined, indisposed, unwilling

antonyms: eager, glad, ready, willing

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reluctant (adj.) - unenthusiastic or unwilling; disinclined

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The boy was reluctant to eat his plate of vegetables.

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detached (adj.)

definition: free from bias, prejudice, or personal involvement

synonyms: impartial

antonyms: interested

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detached (adj.) - free from bias, prejudice, or personal involvement

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Referees need to remain detached when they call a game so they can fair to both teams.

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decomposition (n.)

definition: the act of something being slowly broken down by natural processes/forces; state of rot or decay

synonyms: decay; disintegration

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decomposition (n.) - the act of something being slowly broken down by natural processes/forces

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When you see decomposition on bread like this, don’t eat it.

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We could smell the decomposition of the potatoes when we walked outside.

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specimens (n.)

definition: a portion or example that is representative of a larger whole that is used for scientific testing

synonyms: example, sample

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specimens (n.) - an example that is representative of a larger whole that is used for scientific testing

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E.D. takes pictures of butterfly specimens for her Butterfly Project.

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complex (adj.)

definition: not simple; not easy to understand

synonyms: complicated, sophisticated

antonyms: simple

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complex (adj.) - not simple; not easy to understand

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As you get older, the math equations taught in school get more and more complex.

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While the Internet is easy to use, it is made up entirely of complex computer code.

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compromise (v.)

definition: to give up something you want in order to reach an agreement with someone

synonyms: meet halfway, settle

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compromise (v.) - to give up something you want in order to reach an agreement with someone

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His parents wanted to go to the beach, but he wanted to go hiking. They compromised and went to the park.

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shriveled (adj.)

definition: dry and wrinkled from heat, cold, or old age

synonyms: wither

antonyms: swell

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shriveled (adj.) - dry and wrinkled from heat, cold, or old age stress.

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