Webster Essential Vocabulary

Quick Review #64.

Match the word from column 2 with the word from column 1 that means most
nearly the same thing.

182 Essential Vocabulary

physiology(fiz ee AHL i jee) n. 1. the branch of medical science dealing with
the functions and processes of various bodily organs in relation to the whole organ-
ism and each other; 2. the functions and processes of an organism and its vital
organs

• It is not earthshaking to conclude that the physiologiesof men and women
  are as different as they are alike.


• The physiologyof most organs must work together for an organism to be
  truly healthy.
  [physiologies pl., physiological adj., physiologically adv.]
  pigment(PIG mint) n. 1. the coloring matter, usually in the form of a powder
  or concentrate, that is mixed with a water or oil base to form paint; 2. a coloring
  matter in the cells of plants and animals —vi.to take on color


• Today, more often than not, pigmentsare mixed at the paint counter and
  added to a base to give thousands of possible shades of paint for your
  walls.


• Even though it has another function, chlorophyll is the green pigment
  found in many plants.


• A chameleon’s skin will pigmentaccording to its environs.
  [-ed, -ing] [Syn. tint]

1. perspective


2. perspicuity


3. persuasive


4. pertinent


5. pervasive


6. pessimism


7. phenomenal


8. phenomenon


9. philanthropic


10. philosophy


11. phlegmatic


12. physicist

a. principles

b. happening

c. relevant

d. giving

e. scientist

f. extraordinary

g. convincing

h. impassive

i. negativity

j. lucidity

k. spreading

l. proportionality