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Essential Vocabulary
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QUICK REVIEW #64
Match the word from column 2 with the word from column 1 that means most
nearly the same thing.

1. perspective a. principles
2. perspicuity b. happening
3. persuasive c. relevant
4. pertinent d. giving
5. pervasive e. scientist

6. pessimism f. extraordinary
7. phenomenal g. convincing
8. phenomenon h. impassive
9. philanthropic i. negativity
10. philosophy j. lucidity
11. phlegmatic k. spreading
12. physicist l. proportionality

physiology (fiz ee AHL i jee) n. 1. the branch of medical science dealing with
the functions and processes of various bodily organs in relation to the whole organ-
ism and each other; 2. the functions and processes of an organism and its vital
organs
• It is not earthshaking to conclude that the physiologies of men and women
are as different as they are alike.
• The physiology of most organs must work together for an organism to be
truly healthy.
[physiologies pl., physiological adj., physiologically adv.]
pigment (PIG mint) n. 1. the coloring matter, usually in the form of a powder
or concentrate, that is mixed with a water or oil base to form paint; 2. a coloring
matter in the cells of plants and animals —vi. to take on color
• Today, more often than not, pigments are mixed at the paint counter and
added to a base to give thousands of possible shades of paint for your
walls.
• Even though it has another function, chlorophyll is the green pigment
found in many plants.
• A chameleon’s skin will pigment according to its environs.
[-ed, -ing] [Syn. tint]