Energy
1. combustion n. The process of burning
When air quality is poor, combustion of materials in a
fireplace is prohibited.
Usage tips
Combustion is often followed by of.
Parts of speech
combust v, combustible adj
2. component n. One part of a system or whole
Their home theater system has a number of separate
components.
Usage tips
Component is often followed or preceded by of.
3. convey v. To transport from one place to another; to
transmit or make known
A messenger conveyed the prince’s letter to the commander of
the army.
The worst part about being a doctor was when she had to
convey bad news to a family.
Parts of speech
conveyance n, conveyor n
4. discretely adv. Separately; distinctly
In order to understand how the engine worked, each component
needed to be studied discretely.
Parts of speech
discrete adj
5. nucleus n. A central or essential part around which other
parts are gathered; a core
The nucleus of many European cities is the town square.
Usage tips Nucleus
is often followed by of.
Parts of speech
nuclear adj
6. permeate v. To spread or flow throughout; to pass through
or penetrate
The smell of cooking permeated the entire apartment
building.
Parts of speech
permeation n
7. rotate v. To turn around; to take turns in sequence
The planet rotates on its axis once every 14 Earth days.
The children rotate classroom responsibilities on a weekly
basis.
Parts of speech
rotation n
8. solar adj. Of, or relating to, the sun
The ancient society kept time with a solar calendar.
9. source n. The point of origin or creation
The reporter was unable to identify the source of the
information for his story.
Parts of speech
source v
10. trigger v. To set off or initiate
I was certain any mention of politics would trigger a big
argument.
Parts of speech
trigger n
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