Spelling022614 Flashcards
terrain
the shape or features of the surface of a piece of land
terrace
one of a series of raised strips of land that rise one above the other; an open, outdoor living area connected to a house
terrarium
a small enclosure, often of glass, for keeping small land animals or growing plants
terrestrial
relating to the earth or land
territory
any land, region, or district, especially that controlled by a particular nation or ruler
terr, terra
earth, ground
inscribe
to write, mark, or engrave words or symbols on some surface
prescription
written instructions from a doctor for the preparation of a particular medicine or remedy
scribble
to write or draw hastily and carelessly; to make meaningless marks or lines
script
handwriting; a copy of the text of a stage, radio, or television show
superscript
something written above and to the side of a number, letter, or word
scrib, scrip
to write
horoscope
an analysis of the position of stars and planets at a particular place and time
kaleidoscope
a tube-shaped toy that one looks through to see a variety of changing colored patters
microscope
an optical instrument for viewing objects too small to be seen by the naked eye