Restless Genes Vocabulary Word Flashcard

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What does millennia mean?

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A period of one thousand years.

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What does provocatively mean?

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Done in a way that causes a strong reaction.

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What does adverb mean?

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A word belonging to one of the major form classes in any of numerous languages, typically serving as a modifier of a verb, an adjective, or noun.

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What does migration mean?

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The movement of people or animals from one location to another.

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What does discipline mean?

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A branch of knowledge.

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What is the definition of a noun?

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A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What does the term 'genetics' refer to?

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The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

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What is the meaning of 'adaptation'?

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A change or the process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.

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What does 'evolution' mean?

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The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms.

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What is a 'theory' in scientific terms?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that can incorporate laws, hypotheses, and facts.