Vocabulary Word Chain #1

An abbreviation consisting of the initial letters of words, pronounced individually (e.g., "FBI" for Federal Bureau of Investigation).

Having a pleasant, musical sound; harmonious and tuneful.

To produce or release spores, as in the reproduction of certain fungi, plants, and bacteria.

To wrap or cover completely, like a bandage or fabric around something.

In music, referring to notes that are written differently (such as C♯ and D♭) but sound the same in modern tuning systems.

The state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations, often for religious or personal reasons.

A chemical element with the symbol Yb and atomic number 70, belonging to the lanthanide series of rare earth metals.

Using high-flown, pompous, or grandiose language, especially in speech.

An amino acid that is important in protein synthesis and the production of hormones and neurotransmitters.

The tissue inside seeds that provides nourishment to the developing plant embryo, particularly in flowering plants.

Referring to the shallow part of the ocean near the shore, over the continental shelf.

In ancient mythology, one of the attendants or priests of the Phrygian goddess Cybele, known for their wild and ecstatic dancing.

The seasonal movement of people and livestock between fixed summer and winter pastures, typically in mountain regions.

Having equal power, effect, or significance.

Relating to or having three colors, especially in reference to the human ability to perceive red, green, and blue in vision.

A casino employee who runs the games, particularly responsible for dealing cards or managing the betting at a gaming table.

A root vegetable, similar to a turnip, that is a hybrid of cabbage and turnip, known for its yellow flesh.

A genus of flightless birds, commonly known as the kiwi, native to New Zealand.

A landscaping method that reduces or eliminates the need for irrigation by using drought-resistant plants and conserving water.

The scientific study of glaciers and other natural ice formations, including their movements and effects on the Earth's surface.