Word Wisdom UNIT 2 TEST terms

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perimeter
the measurement around the outside border
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substantial
a large amount or size
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apportion
divide up and share out
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disproportionate
not in correct relation or balance
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equidistant
at the same distance
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partition
a divider
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statistics
the science that collects and studies data
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odometer
An instrument that measures distance traveled by a vehicle
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pedometer
An instrument that measures distance walked
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symmetry
the balance achieved when opposite sides have the same size, shape, and position
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scantyinadequate; minimalcopiousabundant; plentifulmoderateaveragerationto divide and distribute evenlyincrementan increase, addition or gain, often by regular, consecutive amountsallocateto assignmultitudea large indefinite numberaccrue(v.) to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural resultdwindlediminish gradually in size, amount, or strengthdecimateto kill or destroy a large part ofgaugeto estimate or measure (v)partialincomplete (adj)extentdegree or scope (n)altitudeElevation above sea level (n)monitorTo watch closely and frequently; to observe and make note (v)consolidateto combine, unite; to make solid or firm (v)massA measure of how much matter is in an object (n)barometerAn instrument that measures atmospheric pressure (n)standardexact, agreed-upon quantity used for comparison (n)forecasta simple prediction of the future (n)

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