Roots 5 Flashcards

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geo,ge

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earth,land,soil

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2
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peri

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around,near

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3
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meter,metry

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measure,measurement

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4
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apogee

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the point at which an object orbiting the earth is farthest away from the earth the farthest or highest point

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5
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epigeal

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pertaining to growing on or germinating above the surface of the earth

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6
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geode

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an earth like rock having a hallow cavity lined with crystals

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7
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geophysics

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the science of the earth’s nature such as weather,winds,tides,earthquakes

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8
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hypogeal

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pertaining to growing or germinationg below the surface of the earth

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9
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pericarditis

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inflammation of the sac or tissue around the heart

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10
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periodontics

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the dental science of diagnosing and treating diseases of the bone and tissue around a tooth

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11
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periphrasis

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the act of speaking in a roundabout or unnecessarily

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12
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peristalsis

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a wave contraction of the muscle fibers around the tubing walls of the interesting allowing food to move through the digestive tract

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13
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peristyle

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a row of columns around a building

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14
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altimeter

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an instrument to measure altitude or height

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15
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chronometer

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an instrument used to measure time with exceptinal precision

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16
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isometric

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pertaining to having equal dimensions or measurements

17
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pedometer

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an instrument used to measure the distance that has been traveled by foot

18
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perimeter

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the measurement of the boundary around an area