Study Sync Unit 3 Content and Academic Vocabulary Terms

consequence

• a result or effect of an earlier event

• a cause of a future event

• a random occurrence without impact

• a decision made after consideration

asterisk

• a star-shaped character (*) used in printing

• a type of punctuation mark used in writing

• a symbol representing multiplication in mathematics

• a character used to denote footnotes in texts

pathologist

• a doctor who specializes in surgery

• a doctor who specializes in the causes and effects of diseases

• a doctor who treats mental health issues

• a doctor who focuses on preventive care

asteroid

• a small space object made up of rock and metal that moves around the sun

• a large celestial body that orbits a star

• a type of planet that is primarily composed of gas

• a fragment of a comet that has broken off

deduce

• to conclude by reasoning

• to confuse or mislead

• to gather information without evidence

• to make a random guess

genius

• an exceptional intellectual ability and originality

• a person with average intelligence

• someone who follows instructions well

• a person who is good at sports

sympathy

• a feeling of understanding or concern for the condition of another person

• a strong desire to help others without any personal gain

• a state of being happy for someone else's success

• a deep emotional connection with a loved one

risk

• the possibility of something bad happening as a result of an action

• a measure of the likelihood of success in a venture

• the potential for financial gain in an investment

• a strategy to avoid any negative outcomes

empathy

• the ability to feel sorry for someone else's misfortune

• the feeling that you understand and share another person’s experiences and emotions

• the act of helping someone in need

• the process of analyzing someone's behavior

stagnate

• to become stagnant; to stop growing or changing

• to grow rapidly and expand

• to flow continuously without interruption

• to change direction suddenly