Test 3 Vocabulary Flashcards

(38 cards)

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Rhododendron

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Evergreen shrub with large flowers

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Dendron

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Tree (Greek)

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Dendrophile

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Lover of trees

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Dendrometer

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Instrument for measuring the height and diameter of trees

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Arbor/arboris

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Tree (Latin)

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Arboretum

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Public garden where trees are cultivated and exhibited

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Arbor Day

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Day designed for planting trees-usually in March, April,or May

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Arboraceous

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Full of trees, wooded

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Aboriculter

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Cultivation of trees and shrub

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Arborvitae

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“Tree of Life”; an evergreen tree of the cypress family bearing cones

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Chronos

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Time (Latin)

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Synchronize

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Do at same time

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Chronometer

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Device to measure time

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Chronological

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Related events in time sequence

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Chronic

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Over a period of time, frequently

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Chronograph

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Device to measure and record time. It is a watch with a stopwatch added

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What year was the chronograph invented???

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What nationality was the maker of the chronograph?

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Where was the first Arbor Day celebrated?

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Tempus/temporis

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Temporal

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Pertaining to time, generally secular or earthly time

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Temporary

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For a limited time

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Contemporary

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(Adj.)Living in the present(N) a person or thing living in the same time

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Tempo

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Time in music; rate of speed at which a piece of music moves

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Para
Beside, along with (Greek)
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Parable
A story that goes along with a lesson being taught
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Parachute
It goes along with the person or object, slowing their rate of speed
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Parenthesis
Symbols used to surround a statement that is placed (within) or beside the main sentence
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Paragraph
A selection of writing, usually with a single theme or idea
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Parallel
Lines side by side with the same measurement consistently between them
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Inter
Among, between, amid
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International
Between or among nations
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Interject
Throw between
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Interaction
Discussion or action between or among people
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Interstate
A highway connecting states with other states
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Intervene
Come between
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Intergalactic
Between two or more galaxies
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Interlude
Light entertainment during an intermission