Test 3 Vocabulary Flashcards
Rhododendron
Evergreen shrub with large flowers
Dendron
Tree (Greek)
Dendrophile
Lover of trees
Dendrometer
Instrument for measuring the height and diameter of trees
Arbor/arboris
Tree (Latin)
Arboretum
Public garden where trees are cultivated and exhibited
Arbor Day
Day designed for planting trees-usually in March, April,or May
Arboraceous
Full of trees, wooded
Aboriculter
Cultivation of trees and shrub
Arborvitae
“Tree of Life”; an evergreen tree of the cypress family bearing cones
Chronos
Time (Latin)
Synchronize
Do at same time
Chronometer
Device to measure time
Chronological
Related events in time sequence
Chronic
Over a period of time, frequently
Chronograph
Device to measure and record time. It is a watch with a stopwatch added
What year was the chronograph invented???
1821
What nationality was the maker of the chronograph?
French
Where was the first Arbor Day celebrated?
Nebraska
Tempus/temporis
Time
Temporal
Pertaining to time, generally secular or earthly time
Temporary
For a limited time
Contemporary
(Adj.)Living in the present(N) a person or thing living in the same time
Tempo
Time in music; rate of speed at which a piece of music moves
Para
Beside, along with (Greek)
Parable
A story that goes along with a lesson being taught
Parachute
It goes along with the person or object, slowing their rate of speed
Parenthesis
Symbols used to surround a statement that is placed (within) or beside the main sentence
Paragraph
A selection of writing, usually with a single theme or idea
Parallel
Lines side by side with the same measurement consistently between them
Inter
Among, between, amid
International
Between or among nations
Interject
Throw between
Interaction
Discussion or action between or among people
Interstate
A highway connecting states with other states
Intervene
Come between
Intergalactic
Between two or more galaxies
Interlude
Light entertainment during an intermission
