Day 32 Vocabulary

The branch of physics that deals with the properties of sound.

" The new concert hall was designed with a focus on acoustics, which allowed for a perfect sound experience for the audience."

The study of the properties of moving air, and how it interacts with objects.

" The new car was designed with a focus on aerodynamics, which allowed for a more efficient and faster ride."

The study of the structure of a person or an animal.

" The medical student was studying human anatomy, hoping to become a surgeon one day."

To put in a particular order; to plan or organize an event.

" She arranged the flowers in a beautiful bouquet, with the different colors creating a beautiful display."

The upper layer of the earth's mantle, below the lithosphere, in which there is relatively low resistance to plastic flow and convection is thought to occur.

" The movement of the tectonic plates is a result of the convection currents in the asthenosphere, as the heat from the Earth's core causes the rock to move."

The branch of physics that deals with the physical properties of celestial objects, such as stars and planets.

" The scientist was studying astrophysics, hoping to discover new information about the origin of the universe."

Describes a tumor or other medical condition that is not harmful.

" The doctor assured the patient that the lump was benign and not a cause for concern."

To tarnish or damage the reputation of someone or something.

" His career was completely besmirched by the scandal, and he was never able to work in the industry again."

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

" The study's results were criticized for being biased due to the researchers' personal beliefs."

The study of the heart and its diseases.

" The patient was referred to a cardiologist to get a clear diagnosis of their heart disease."

The action of causing something; a cause-and-effect relationship.

" The study found a strong correlation between the two variables, but it did not prove causation."

To scold or reprimand someone severely; to punish.

" The teacher was chastising the students for their misbehavior and rowdy conduct in the classroom."

The presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions in a patient.

" The patient's comorbidity of diabetes and heart disease required a complex treatment plan."

Describes a disease that can be spread from one person or organism to another.

" The flu is a highly contagious disease that spreads quickly in crowded places."

A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment or intervention being studied.

" The researchers used a control group to compare the effects of the new drug on the participants."