Lesson 28

conformation

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the structure and positioning of all the physical components that make up an organism or object

conformist

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a person who goes along with majority opinions, religious norms, and cultural conventions without critical questioning

conformity

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the act of adhering to established norms, protocols, and standardized behaviors within a social system or institution

indefensible

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(of theories) lacking a sustainable evidentiary or rational basis against challenges to its validity

indelible

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/ɪn.dɪ.lɛə.bəl/ or /in.di.leē.bēl/

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impossible to remove or erase, leaving a lasting or permanent effect

permanence

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the quality or state of existing across extended periods unchanged in essence

permanent

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continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

fission

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(chemistry) the splitting of a heavy and unstable atomic nucleus into lighter parts

fissure

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(in geology) a narrow break or crack that partially divides a rock or surface without completely separating it

solubility

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/sɑl.jə.bɪ.lə.ti/ or /saal.yē.bi.lē.ti/

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the ability to dissolve in a liquid

solvent

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a liquid that is capable of dissolving another substance

jugglery

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an entertaining performance or act that involves tossing and catching of props like balls, clubs, or knives

disparity

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a noticeable and often significant difference or inequality between two or more things