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Grade 5
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List of Words for Letter āIā
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ice sheet
a large covering of ice and snow that lasts a long time
immune system
the organ system that fights disease and helps heal injuries
incisors
the teeth in the front of the mouth
indicator
a person or thing that indicates
inertia
the tendency of a moving object to continue moving in a straight line
infer
to come up with an idea based on facts or observations
inhale
to breathe in
insulator
something that resists the flow of energy, such as heat, electricity, or sound
integumentary system
the organ system that covers and protects the body from injury and infection
invertebrate
an animal that does not have a backbone