Unit+9+Vocabulary

__ Unit 9 Vocab  __ __Burrow__- (n.) a hole or tunnel dug by an animal; (v.) to dig a tunnel; search __Colleague__ – (n.) fellow worker __Component__ – (n.) an ingredient; (adj.) serving as one of the parts of something __Dilution__ – (n.) the thinning down of a mixture by the addition of water or another liquid __Effective__ – (adj.) having an effect’ producing the desired result; making a striking impression __Factor__ – (n.) an element or ingredient __Habitat__ – (n.) region where a plant or animal naturally lives __Immunity__ – (n.) freedom from something unpleasant’ resistance to a particular disease; exemption __Lethal__ – (adj.) deadly or fatal __Multiple__ – (adj.) having many parts; (n.) a number that is the product of some specific number and another number __Particular__ – (adj.) distinct or specific; (n.) an item or fact __Preliminary__ – (adj.) preparatory; leading to a main action __Prompt__- (v.) to urge; (adj.) quick to act; on time __Proportion__- (n.) a part or share of the whole; (v.) to arrange parts into harmony or balance __Propose__ – (v.) to put forth for consideration; plan; present, as a toast; nominate for office or membership; offer marriage __Resistance__ – (n.) that act of withstanding or opposing __Rodent__ – (n.) a family of mammals that includes mice, rats, squirrels, etc. __Temperament__ – (n.) disposition __Toxin__ – (n.) poison __Venom__ – (n.) the poison secreted by some snakes, spiders, insects, etc.