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Key Scientists Vocabulary - George Washington Carver

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Key Scientists Vocabulary
famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .
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scientist
scientist
[noun]

someone whose job or education is about science

Ex: Some of the world 's most important discoveries were made by scientists.
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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: The United States is a country located in North America .
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slave
slave
[noun]

a person who is owned by someone

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black
black
[Adjective]

referring or belonging to a racial group with dark skin color, particularly those who are from sub-Saharan Africa

Ex: She advocates for the rights of Black women and works to address the unique challenges they face .
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to become
to become
[Verb]

to start or grow to be

Ex: The noise became unbearable during construction .
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free
free
[Adjective]

(of a person) not controlled or owned by someone else

Ex: Only free men were allowed to vote in certain ancient societies .
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African American

a person of African origin who is born in or living in the United States

Ex: An African American was elected as the first mayor of the city.
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college
college
[noun]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

Ex: The college campus is known for its vibrant student life , with numerous clubs and activities to participate in .
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degree
degree
[noun]

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

Ex: To enter the medical field , you must first obtain a medical degree.
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science
science
[noun]

knowledge about the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, especially based on testing and proving facts

Ex: We explore the different branches of science, such as chemistry and astronomy .
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professor
professor
[noun]

an experienced teacher at a university or college who specializes in a particular subject and often conducts research

Ex: The students waited for the professor to start the lecture .
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teacher
teacher
[noun]

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

Ex: To enhance our learning experience , our teacher organized a field trip to the museum .
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research
research
[noun]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

Ex: The team 's research on consumer behavior guided their marketing strategy for the new product .
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farmer
farmer
[noun]

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

Ex: The farmer wakes up early to milk the cows .
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south
south
[noun]

the southern region of the U.S., often including states like Texas, Florida, and the Carolinas, known for its unique culture and history

Ex: Many people from the South take pride in their unique dialects and traditions.
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land
land
[noun]

an area of ground used for farming

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to grow
to grow
[Verb]

to cause a plant to develop and give fruit or flowers

Ex: He 's trying to grow organic strawberries .
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cotton
cotton
[noun]

soft and white material that comes from a plant called cotton and is used to make clothing

Ex: She examined the raw cotton before it was processed into yarn .
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peanut
peanut
[noun]

a type of nut that could be eaten, growing underground in a thin shell

Ex: The cake recipe calls for a cup of peanut butter.
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sweet potato

a vegetable similar to a potato in shape that has a sweet taste and white flesh

Ex: The sweet potato was a key ingredient in the pie , giving it a rich , earthy flavor .
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cooking
cooking
[noun]

the act of preparing food by heat or mixing different ingredients

Ex: The secret to good cooking is fresh ingredients .
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soap
soap
[noun]

the substance we use with water for washing and cleaning our body

Ex: We used antibacterial soap to keep germs away .
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soil
soil
[noun]

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

Ex: Farmers test the soil regularly to ensure it has the necessary nutrients for crops .
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fame
fame
[noun]

a state of being widely known or recognized, usually because of notable achievements, talents, or actions

Ex: Her fame as an author was cemented with the release of her bestselling novel .
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heart
heart
[noun]

the center of feelings, emotions, or intuitions

Ex: Compassion comes from the heart.
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smart
smart
[Adjective]

able to think and learn in a good and quick way

Ex: The smart researcher made significant discoveries in the field .
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painting
painting
[noun]

the act or art of making pictures, using paints

Ex: The students are learning about the history of painting in their art class .
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to die
to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: The soldier sacrificed his life , willing to die for the safety of his comrades .
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to fall down

to fall to the ground

Ex: After a long day of hiking , fatigue set in , causing the exhausted adventurer to fall down.
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stairs
stairs
[noun]

a series of steps or risers designed for ascending or descending between different levels or floors in a building or structure

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to [take] care of {sb/sth}

to look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met

Ex: He promised to take care of the plants while his friend was on vacation.
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