W5 D2 Flashcards
jagged
having rough, sharp points protruding.
“the jagged edges of the glass cut their fingers”
seldom
not often; rarely.
“Antartica is seldom visited by tourists”
latitude (see me about this definition- try to locate this on the map in the room)
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth’s equator, or of a celestial object north or south of the celestial equator, usually expressed in degrees and minutes.
“at a latitude of 51° N”
longitude (see me about this definition- try to locate this on the map in the room)
A measure of relative position east or west on the Earth’s surface, given in degrees from a certain meridian, usually the prime meridian at Greenwich, England, which has a longitude of 0°
doubt
a feeling of uncertainty
“some doubt has been raised about his ability to lift the car over his head”
accelerate
(of a vehicle or other physical object) begin to move more quickly.
“the car accelerated toward her”
rust
a reddish- or yellowish-brown flaky coating of iron oxide that is formed on iron or steel, especially in the presence of moisture.
“use a paint that will prevent rust from forming”
annually
once a year; every year.
“the prize is awarded annually”
Did you know?
The earth is between four and five billion years old. It is the same age as the moon and the sun.
Hmmmm
“I think I can. I know I can.”
Everything that you do or don’t do comes down to confidence.
Always believe in yourself even when it’s not easy.