Words for Quiz 2 Flashcards
1
Q
hyperactive
A
extremely active
2
Q
barometer
A
an instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure to forecast weather
3
Q
postdate
A
to date with a future date
4
Q
postpone
A
to put off to another time
5
Q
manuscript
A
a handwritten or typed copy of an article or book before it is printed.
6
Q
meteorology
A
the study of weather
7
Q
multiples
A
having many parts
8
Q
preamble
A
a statement that introduces a formal document
9
Q
pedometer
A
an instrument that measures distance walked by recording the number of steps
10
Q
manufacture
A
to make a product by hand or by machine
11
Q
magnanimous
A
showing great generosity
12
Q
pedestal
A
the foot or bottom support of a statue
13
Q
preoccupied
A
absorbed in one’s thoughts
14
Q
pedestrian
A
a person who travels on foot
15
Q
theology
A
the study of religion
