Spelling Glossary Hl Week 21

13-1-15

Synthesizing: to make (something) by combining different things

Amphibians: an animal (such as a frog or toad) that can live both
on land and in water
Microorganisms: an extremely small living thing that can only be
seen with a microscope
Environment: the conditions that surround someone or something
Characteristics: a special quality or trait that makes a person,
thing, or group different from others
Extinct: no longer existing
Eradicate: to remove (something) completely
Overconsumption: the action or fact of consuming something to
excess
Pesticides: a chemical that is used to kill animals or insects that
damage plants or crops
Pollution: the action or process of making land, water, air, etc.,
dirty and not safe or suitable to use