Greek XIV Flashcards
concerning the art of detailed mapping or description of the features of an area, region, or locality
topographical
an unobstructed view in all directions of a surrounding region
panorama
any of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element having the same atomic number but different atomic weights nad physical properties
isotope
an instrument for measuring time accurately
chronometer
in a manner pertaining to balanced proportions or regularity of form
symmetrically
pertaining to a picture or symbol used in writing that represents a thing or idea but does not represent sound
ideographic
a large pictorial representation surrounding the spectator and often having real objects, such as mini trees and people, as the foreground
cyclorama
an expert in the science of examining eyes and prescribing eyeglasses
optometrist
the science dealing w the description and classification of rocks
petrography
large enough to be observed by the naked eye
macroscopic
a terse, witty, sometimes paradoxical, saying
epigram
pertaining to an archbishop or archbishopric
archiepiscopal
pertaining to the measurement of some quantity and the sending of it to some distant receiving station (here, earth)
telemetric
correct spelling based on accepted usage
orthography
an instrument for measuring the pressure of the atmosphere used in predicting probable changes in weather
barometer
that mimics; imitative
mimetic
a document or other manuscript entirely in the handwriting of the person in whose name it appears
holograph
an instrument for measuring the intensity, distribution, etc., of light
photometer
beautiful or elegant handwriting
calligraphy
a line on a weather map connecting places where the atmospheric pressure is the same at a given time or for a given period
isobar
fear of being seen
scopophobia
fear of deformity
dysmorphophobia
fear of children
pedophobia
fear of missiles
ballistophobia
