1. S.A.T. 10 Vocabulary Words

3. subterranean – adj.- Situated or operating beneath the earth’s surface; underground.

5. larvae – n. pl. - The newly hatched, wingless, often wormlike form of
larvae – n. pl.- The newly hatched, wingless, often wormlike form of many insects before metamorphosis.

7. metamorphosis –n. pl. - A transformation, as if by magic or sorcery
metamorphosis –n. pl.- A transformation, as if by magic or sorcery. A marked change in appearance, character, condition, or function.

9. trepidation – n. –. A state of alarm or dread; apprehension
trepidation – n. – A state of alarm or dread; apprehension. An involuntary trembling.

11. industrious – adj. – Assiduous in work or study; diligent
industrious – adj.– Assiduous in work or study; diligent. Skillful, clever.

13. nocturnal – adj. - Of, relating to, or occurring in the night.

15. insecticide – n.- A chemical substance used to kill insects.

17. iridescent – n. – Producing a display of lustrous rainbow like colors
iridescent – n. – Producing a display of lustrous rainbow like colors. Brilliant, lustrous, or colorful in effect or appearance.

19. indigenous – adj.- Originating and living or occurring naturally in an area or environment.

21. quarantine – n. - A period of time during which a vehicle, person, or material suspected of carrying a contagious disease is detained at a port of entry under enforced isolation to prevent disease from entering a country.

23. nemesis – n. - A source of harm or ruin
nemesis – n. - A source of harm or ruin. Retributive justice in its execution or outcome. An opponent that cannot be beaten or overcome.

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