Vocabulary Quizs

Example of Barometer Use

• If the barometer is rising, it indicates sunny weather.

• If the barometer is falling, it indicates rain.

• If the barometer is steady, it indicates a storm is coming.

• If the barometer is fluctuating, it indicates windy conditions.

Post-

• Prefix meaning 'before.'

• Prefix meaning 'after.'

• Prefix meaning 'during.'

• Prefix meaning 'around.'

Postpone

• To decide that something planned for a particular time will be done at a later time instead.

• To cancel an event entirely without rescheduling.

• To move an event to an earlier date.

• To inform someone about a change in plans.

Perimeter

• The distance around a two-dimensional shape.

• The area enclosed by a shape.

• The length of the longest side of a shape.

• The total area of a surface.

Symmetry

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

• A characteristic of objects that are completely different in size and shape.

• The ability of an object to change its form under pressure.

• A term used to describe objects that are randomly arranged.

Precaution

• A measure taken to ensure safety and prevent harm in the future.

• A type of medical treatment for existing conditions.

• A legal document outlining rights and responsibilities.

• A method of communication between individuals.

Antebellum

• Occurring in the southern United States before the Civil War.

• Referring to the period after the Civil War.

• Describing the economic boom in the northern states.

• Indicating a time of peace and prosperity in the United States.

Antecedent

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

• A consequence or result of an action.

• A type of logical fallacy.

• A synonym for subsequent.

Example of Symmetry Use

• The human body has symmetry.

• The human body is asymmetrical.

• The human body has no symmetry.

• The human body is a perfect circle.

Fore-

• Prefix meaning "after."

• Prefix meaning "before."

• Prefix meaning "during."

• Prefix meaning "above."