Biology

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective attractively lively or appealing

  • The pert young woman was known for her sharp wit and intelligence.
  • She's always so pert with her comments, but it's all in good fun.
  • I can't believe how pert she was with her comeback, it was savage!
  • His pert attitude towards authority often got him in trouble.

noun a network or interwoven structure, especially of nerves, blood vessels, or lymphatic vessels

  • The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that control movement and sensation in the shoulder, arm, and hand.
  • I learned in anatomy class that the solar plexus is a sensitive area in the abdomen.
  • I got punched in the plexus during the fight and it knocked the wind out of me.
  • The plexus of emotions swirling inside her made it hard to focus on anything else.

noun A person who studies or works with animals, particularly in their natural habitats

  • The zoologist conducted a detailed study on the behavior of a rare species of birds.
  • My friend is training to become a zoologist and she loves working with animals.
  • I heard that zoologists get to hang out with cool animals all day, how awesome is that?
  • As a zoologist of human behavior, she was able to analyze the social dynamics of the group with precision.