Geological Concepts

10 words in this vocabulary list

noun a group or community of people who share a common interest or profession

verb to bend something over on itself

  • She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope.
  • I always fold my clothes before putting them away in the drawer.
  • Hey, can you fold this paper airplane for me?
  • Under pressure, he finally decided to fold and accept the terms of the negotiation.

verb bending or leaning towards a particular direction

adjective having a tendency or preference towards something

  • The professor was inclining towards the theory proposed by the renowned scientist.
  • I can see you inclining towards that new restaurant for dinner.
  • She's totally inclining towards him, it's obvious.
  • His decision was inclining towards taking the job offer in the city.

verb Permeated is the past tense form of the verb permeate, which means to spread throughout or penetrate something.

  • The scent of lavender permeated the room, creating a calming atmosphere.
  • The smell of popcorn permeated the movie theater during the show.
  • The sound of music permeated the party, making everyone want to dance.
  • A sense of unease permeated the town as rumors of a potential storm spread.

noun a physical examination or physical activity

adjective relating to the body as opposed to the mind

  • Regular physical activity is important for maintaining overall health and well-being.
  • I need to start working out to improve my physical fitness.
  • I'm feeling so out of shape, I really need to get my physical game on.
  • The physical distance between us seemed to grow wider as time passed.

noun a summary or general view

adjective relating to or taking a comprehensive or general view

  • The synoptic gospels provide a comprehensive view of Jesus' life and teachings.
  • The synoptic weather report shows rain for the next few days.
  • I need a synoptic summary of the book before the exam.
  • His speech was like a synoptic overview of the company's future plans.

noun a person who is regarded as being deliberately ignorant or old-fashioned

  • The troglodyte was discovered living in a cave deep in the mountains.
  • I heard that troglodyte guy never leaves his house.
  • Don't be such a troglodyte, get with the times!
  • His outdated views make him seem like a troglodyte in modern society.

adjective describing a non-living component of an ecosystem

  • Abiotic factors such as temperature and sunlight play a crucial role in shaping ecosystems.
  • The abiotic conditions in this area are not suitable for growing crops.
  • Dude, the abiotic stuff really affects how things grow, you know?
  • Just like abiotic factors can impact the environment, negative energy can affect your mood.

verb to unite or join closely, especially by twining together

  • The blood vessels in the body inosculate to ensure proper circulation.
  • The roots of the trees inosculate underground to share nutrients.
  • The wires in the old building inosculate messily, causing frequent electrical issues.
  • The ideas inosculate seamlessly, leading to a brilliant solution.

adjective describing something that is not related to or derived from living organisms

  • The abiological processes of chemical reactions occur in the absence of living organisms.
  • Abiological reactions happen without any living things involved.
  • Stuff can happen abiologically too, you know.
  • The relationship between them was so strained, it felt almost abiological.

noun something that has grown or increased by accumulation or addition

  • The accrescence of the company's assets over the years has been steady and impressive.
  • The accrescence of new features on the app has made it more user-friendly.
  • I can't keep up with the accrescence of slang terms these days.
  • The accrescence of knowledge in the field of technology is exponential.