Vocabulary Flashcards -Lesson 16

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barometer

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an instrument that is used to measure air pressure and predict changes in the weather.

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diameter

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the distance through the center of a circle or sphere from one side to the other.

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optometry

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the profession of examining people’s eyes to find out if they need eyeglasses or medical treatment.

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perimeter

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the outside edge of an area or surface; the total length of the lines that form a shape.

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symmetry

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the quality of something that has two sides or halves that are the same or very close in size, shape, and position.

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precaution

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something that is done to prevent possible harm or trouble from happening in the future.

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forecast

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a statement about what will happen in the future.

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antebellum

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occurring in the southern United States before the Civil War.

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antecedent

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something that came before something else and may have influenced or caused it.

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postpone

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to decide that something which had been planned for a particular time will be done at a later time instead.