Greek Numbers - Chapter 13 Flashcards
Tachometer
Metr- measure
Instrument which measures speed of an engine
Photometer
Measure of intensity of light
Metr- measure
Thermometer
Metr- measure
Measure of temperature
Dynamometer
Metr- measure
Measures the power output of an engine
Spirometer
Metr- measure
Measures the air capacity of the lungs
Altimeter
Metr- measure
Measures altitude, especially in aircrafts
Barometer
Metr- measure
Measures atmospheric pressure, an indicator of change
Odometer
Metr- measure
Measures distance travelled
Monolingual
Speaking only one language
Monologue
Long speed by one actor in a play or film; long tedious speed by one person during a conversation
Monopoly
Exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service,
Prototype
Proto - first, original
Preliminary form form which other forms are copied
Protocol
Official procedures governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions; accepted code of procedure or behaviour in certain situations
Proto - first, original
Protagonist
Leading character in a drama, film or novel, advocate of a cause or idea
Proto - first, original
Protea flower
South African indigenous flower
Named after Proteus God
Dilemma
Situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives
Dichotomy
Contrast between two entirely different things
Tetrapod
Object with four feet, legs, supports
Tetrahedron
A solid having four flat triangular faces
Tetralogy
Four related literary or operatic works
Tetrarch
One of four joint rulers
Tetragrammatron
The Hebrew name of god transliterated in four words YHWH JHVH
Pentagram/pentacle
Five pointed star often used as a mystic and magical symbol
Hexagon
Figure having six straight sides and angles