Meter/Metr Definitions
Barometer
an instrument that is used to measure air pressure and predict changes in the weather
barometer
something that is done to prevent possible harm or trouble from happening in the future
As a _________, you should always bring motion sickness medication with you on a boat ride.
precaution
What does meter or metr mean?
MEASURE
Diameter
the distance through the center of a circle or sphere from one side to the other
Draw a line to indicate the _________ of the circle.
Diameter
Forecast
Mom turned on the TV to see today's weather _________.
Forecast
What does pre/fore/ante mean?
BEFORE
Optometry
the profession of examining people's eyes to find out if they need eyeglasses or medical treatment
Dave became interested in _________ after visiting the eye doctor and getting glasses.
Optometry
occurring in the southern United States before the Civil War
The play was set in the ____________ South.
antebellum
What does post mean?
AFTER
Perimeter
the outside edge of an area or surface; the total length of the lines that form a shape
The dog ran along the yard's __________.
Perimeter
Antecedent
something that came before something else and may have influenced or caused it
List three __________ to the American Revolution.
antecedents.
What is a an antonym of antebellum?
postwar or after war
Symmetry
the quality of something that has two sides or halves that are the same or very close in size, shape, and position
The human body has _________.
Symmetry
Postpone
to decide that something which had been planned for a particular time will be done at a later time instead
Mr. Johnson had to ________ the test because so many students were out with the flu.
postpone
What is a synonym for optometry?
vision health