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A quantity that has only a size or amount, with no direction, unlike a vector.
The size or extent of something, especially compared to something else, or a tool used for weighing or measuring.
Barely sufficient or enough; very little.
Small in amount, barely enough.
Not available in large enough amounts to meet demand.
A situation in which there isn't enough of something to meet demand.
Feeling afraid of something.
A long piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth or style.
A bright, strong shade of red.
Frightening; causing fear.
Severely critical.
A graph that plots pairs of values as dots to show whether a relationship exists between them.
A description of a possible sequence of future events, often used to plan for different outcomes.
A part of a play, film, or story where the action happens in one place, or a view of a place or event.
A doubting attitude that refuses to accept a claim without solid evidence.
A plan that shows when events or tasks are supposed to happen.
A serious division between two groups or within a single organization, usually caused by strong disagreement over beliefs or policy.
A person who has studied a subject deeply and has great knowledge of it, especially in an academic setting.
A place where children go to be taught.
The study of the natural world through observation and experiments.
A way of writing very large or very small numbers as a value between one and ten multiplied by a power of ten.
A person who studies and experiments in a field of science.
A tiny amount or trace of something.
Brilliantly clever, lively, or entertaining.
A hand tool with two blades joined at a pivot, used for cutting paper or fabric.
A small, light vehicle with two wheels, either pushed with one foot or powered by a motor.
The number of points a person or team has earned in a game or test.
To rub something with your nails or a rough surface, often because it itches.
To make a loud, high cry, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement.
The flat surface of a device where pictures, videos, or text are shown.
A tool with a shaped tip, used for turning screws.
A roll of paper or parchment with writing on it, or a list that can be moved up or down on a screen.
Land covered mainly with low bushes, shrubs, and sparse vegetation, typically found in dry regions.
Very careful and thorough, especially about matters of ethics or detail.
To examine something very closely and carefully, often looking for mistakes or hidden details.
A piece of art made by carving, shaping, or joining materials such as stone, wood, or metal.
Making false, damaging claims about someone in an abusive way.
A large body of salt water, smaller than an ocean but often connected to one.
The gradual increase in the average height of the ocean's surface, largely caused by melting ice and warming water.
A large sea mammal with flippers and small visible ears, known for barking loudly and balancing objects on its nose.
A small sea creature with a curved body and a head shaped like a horse's.
A sea mammal with flippers that spends time both in water and on rocky shores.
To look carefully for something.
One of the four main periods of the year, such as spring or winter.
A place where a person can sit, or a position held, such as in government.
A strap in a vehicle that fastens across the body to keep a person safe during a crash.
A plant that grows in the sea, often washed up on the shore.
To formally withdraw from a country, state, or organization.