Classic Vocabulary Lesson 25
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gedelen on May 2, 2008
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hhsbengals, everyday classic vocab, edelen
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48 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 angl | angle; corner |
| div | divide; separate |
| equi | equal; same |
| fract, fring | break |
| gon | side |
| meter, metr | measure |
| nom, nomin | name |
| num | number |
| ord | arrangement; group; order |
| rect | straight; direct |
| sect | cutting; area |
| tang, tact | touch |
| triangle | a three-sided polygon |
| equilateral | having all sides or faces equal |
| octagon | an eight-sided polygon |
| denominator | the divisor of a fraction |
| ordinal | being or denoting a numerical order in a series |
| bisect | cut in half or cut in two |
| dividend | number to be divided |
| fraction | a small part or item forming a piece of a whole |
| geometry | mathematics dealing with lines, angles, surfaces, and solids |
| numerator | the dividend of a fraction |
| rectangle | a parallelogram with four right angles |
| tangent | a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not intersect it at that point |
| infringe | advance beyond the usual limit |
| misnomer | an incorrect or unsuitable name |
| telemetry | automatic measurement of data and transmission over distances by wire, radio, or other means |
| intersection | a point where lines intersect |
| quadrangle | a four-sided polygon |
| divisive | causing dissent, discord |
| equivalent | being essentially equal to something |
| tangential | of superficial relevance if any |
| erect | upright in position or posture; to build |
| coordinate | bring into common action, movement, or condition |
| enumerate | specify individually |
| pentagon | a five-sided polygon |
| equivocal | open to question, open to two or more interpretations |
| binomial | consisting of two names or terms |
| spirometer | a measuring instrument for measuring the vital capacity of the lungs |
| rectification | the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; determination of the length of a curve |
| chronometer | A portable timekeeper of the highest attainable precision. |
| denomination | identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others |
| equinox | either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length |
| hygrometer | measuring instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere |
| diffraction | the bending of light waves around barriers or through openings |
| sectarian | a member of a sect |
| indivisible | impossible of undergoing division |
| alphanumeric | Of or relating to sytems made up of combination of letters and numbers |
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