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List Four Vocabulary
List Four Vocab. Words
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English
10th Grade
02/19/2008

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Term

Root: Prim

Definition
First
Term

Primate

(n)

Definition
A mammal characterized by refined development of the hands and feet, a shortened snout, and a large brain such as apes and gorillas.
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Primordial

(adj)

Definition

Being or happening first in sequence of time

Term

Primogen

(n)

Definition
The right of the eldest child, especially the son.
Term
Root: Quis
Definition
To seek or obtain
Term

Inquisitive

(adj)

Definition
Inclined to investigate; eager for knowledge, curious.
Term

Requisition

(n)

Definition
A formal written request for something needed.
Term

Acquisitive

(adj)

Definition

Characterized by a strong desire to gain or posses.

Term
Root: Met/Meter
Definition
To measure
Term

Odometer

(n)

Definition
An instrument that indicates the distance traveled by a vehicle.
Term

Symetry

(n)

Definition
The correspondence in size and relative position of parts on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane.
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Perimeter

(n)

Definition
The outer limits of an area, the outer boundary of a body or figure.
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Tachometer

(n)

Definition

An instrument for indicating speed of rotation.

Term

BONUS WORD: Virulent

(adj)

Definition
Extremely infectious.
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