These terms are all antonyms of more common terms. Name the opposite term.
Estivate (verb)- (of a plant or animal) to spend a warm dry season in a state of dormancy
The Giant African Snail spends most of the hot summer in estivation to prevent it's soft body from drying out.
Vernal (adj)- In or relating to spring
The Vernal equinox takes place every year on March 21st.
Occidental (adj)- of or relating to western countries.
Immigrants to America are often overwhelmed by the occidental cultural practices.
Monday, March 1, 2010
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