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Key Scientists Vocabulary - Charles Darwin

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Key Scientists Vocabulary
famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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scientist
scientist
[noun]

someone whose job or education is about science

Ex: As a scientist, he spends a lot of time in the lab. 
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England
England
[noun]

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

Ex: England is famous for its historic sites, including Stonehenge and the Tower of London. 
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to grow up

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Ex: Many children dream of what they want to be when they grow up. 
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outside
outside
[Adverb]

in an open area surrounding a building

Ex: They enjoyed a picnic outside in the park. 
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medicine
medicine
[noun]

the field of science that is concerned with treating injuries and diseases

Ex: After years of rigorous study, she graduated from medical school and was excited to begin her career in medicine, helping patients recover from illnesses. 
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to think
to think
[Verb]

to have a type of belief or idea about a person or thing

Ex: He thinks that the restaurant serves the best pizza in town. 
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class
class
[noun]

education or instruction provided in a series of lessons or meetings, often held regularly

Ex: They scheduled a review session after class to help students prepare for the exam. 
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blood
blood
[noun]

the red liquid that the heart pumps through the body, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues

Ex: Donating blood can save lives and help those in need. 
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nature
nature
[noun]

everything that exists or happens on the earth, excluding things that humans make or control

Ex: Can you hear the sound of nature? 
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leader
leader
[noun]

a person who leads or commands others

Ex: The company’s leader implemented a new strategy to boost productivity. 
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church
church
[noun]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

Ex: They attended Sunday service at the local church with their family. 
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to collect

to gather together things from different places or people

Ex: The students were instructed to collect leaves for their biology project. 
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bug
bug
[noun]

any type of small insect

Ex: There was a tiny bug crawling on the kitchen counter. 
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chance
chance
[noun]

an opportunity that allows someone to achieve or do something they desire

Ex: She saw the internship as a chance to gain valuable experience in her field. 
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map
map
[noun]

an image that shows where things like countries, seas, cities, roads, etc. are in an area

Ex: He studied the map to plan the best route for his road trip. 
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South America

the fourth largest continent in the world which is to the south of Central America and North America

Ex: South America is home to the Amazon Rainforest, which is known for its incredible biodiversity. 
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trip
trip
[noun]

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

Ex: The family planned a trip to the beach for their summer vacation. 
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bone
bone
[noun]

any of the hard pieces making up the skeleton in humans and some animals

Ex: She twisted her ankle and felt a shooting pain in the bone. 
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idea
idea
[noun]

one's opinion or belief about something

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natural selection

a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment

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strong
strong
[Adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: He was able to lift the heavy box because he was so strong. 
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sick
sick
[Adjective]

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

Ex: I think the milk was bad; it made me sick. 
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Earth
Earth
[noun]

a big round mass covered in land and water, on which we all live

Ex: The Earth has diverse ecosystems, ranging from forests to deserts. 
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heart problem

any medical condition that affects the function or structure of the heart

Ex: He was diagnosed with a heart problem that requires medication. 
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evolution
evolution
[noun]

(biology) the slow and gradual development of living things throughout the history of the earth

Ex: Evolution is the process by which species change over time in response to environmental pressures. 
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to effect
to effect
[Verb]

to cause something to happen or to achieve a desired outcome

Ex: The new policy will effect significant changes in the company's operations. 
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biology
biology
[noun]

the scientific study of living organisms; the science that studies living organisms

Ex: She developed a keen interest in biology and decided to pursue a career in medicine. 
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curious
curious
[Adjective]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

Ex: She's so curious; she always asks questions and loves to explore new topics. 
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to taste
to taste
[Verb]

to have a specific flavor

Ex: The soup tastes delicious with the added herbs. 
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strange
strange
[Adjective]

having unusual, unexpected, or confusing qualities

Ex: He has a strange habit of talking to himself when he's working. 
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