Steams List 3 Flashcards

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Meter

A

Measure

-barometer:an instrument used to determine the weight or pressure of the atmosphere.

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2
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Cide

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Kill
-pesticide:any substance used to kill,repel,or control certain forms of plant or animal life that are considered to be pest.

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Mega

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Large

-megaphone:a funnel shaped device used to amplify and direct the voice.

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4
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Per

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Through

-perspicuous:clearly expressed or easily understood.

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5
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Extra

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Beyond

-extraordinary:very unusual or remarkable

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6
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Trans

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Across

-transition:the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another

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7
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Con

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Together

-connotation:an idea or meaning that a word makes you think about in addition to its meaning.

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8
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Cap

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Take

-capture:take into ones possession or control by force.

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9
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Spec

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Look

-spectacle:a visually striking performance or display.

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10
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Mur

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Wall

-Intramural-within the walls

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