Spelling022614 Flashcards
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terrain
the shape or features of the surface of a piece of land
terrace
one of a series of raised strips of land that rise one above the other; an open, outdoor living area connected to a house
terrarium
a small enclosure, often of glass, for keeping small land animals or growing plants
terrestrial
relating to the earth or land
territory
any land, region, or district, especially that controlled by a particular nation or ruler
terr, terra
earth, ground
inscribe
to write, mark, or engrave words or symbols on some surface
prescription
written instructions from a doctor for the preparation of a particular medicine or remedy
scribble
to write or draw hastily and carelessly; to make meaningless marks or lines
script
handwriting; a copy of the text of a stage, radio, or television show
superscript
something written above and to the side of a number, letter, or word
scrib, scrip
to write
horoscope
an analysis of the position of stars and planets at a particular place and time
kaleidoscope
a tube-shaped toy that one looks through to see a variety of changing colored patters
microscope
an optical instrument for viewing objects too small to be seen by the naked eye
periscope
an optical instrument for viewing objects that are overhead or otherwise out of sigh - used especially in submarines
scope
range of view or understanding; to look; the space within which something exists, covers, or is limited to
