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Vocbulary

1. eco- : ecological
   [ex]
   ecosphere : the biosphere of the earth or another planet, especially when the interaction between the living and nonliving components is emphasized.
   ecocide : destruction of the natural environment, especially when willfully done.
2. infra- : below.
   [ex]
   infrared : (of electromagnetic radiation) having a wavelength just greater than that of the red end of the visible light spectrum but less than that of microwaves. Infrared radiation has a wavelength from about 800 nm to 1 mm, and is emitted particularly by heated objects.
   infrasonic : relating to or denoting sound waves with a frequency below the lower limit of human audibility.
3. vice- : acting as deputy or substitute for; next in rank.
   [ex]
   vice-chairman : 副主席
   vice-governor : 副總督
4. acu : sharp 
   [ex] 
   acute : having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight: shrewd.
   acupuncture : a system of complementary medicine that involves pricking the skin or tissues with needles, used to alleviate pain and to treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions. Originating in ancient China, acupuncture is now widely practiced in the West. 
5. -stat : denoting instruments, substances, etc., maintaining a controlled state.
   [ex]
   thermostat : a device that automatically regulates temperature, or that activates a device when the temperature reaches a certain point.