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10th Grade
01/27/2012

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Term
cubit
Definition
an ancient linear unit based on the length of the forearm, from elbow to the tip of the middle finger, usually from 17 to 21 inches (43 to 53 cm).
Term
diurnal
Definition
of or pertaining to a day or each day; daily cycle
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fathom
Definition
a unit of length equal to six feet, especially used to measure depths of water
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fortnight
Definition
a period of 14 days; two weeks
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league
Definition
any of various units of distance from 2.4 to 4.6 statute miles
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legion
Definition
a large military force;: a very large number
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morrow
Definition
the next day.
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quire
Definition
a set of 24 or 25 sheets of paper; of the same size and quality
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rood
Definition
any various unit of land area: a British unit equal to 1 / 4 acre
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score
Definition
a group or set of twenty things.
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