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04/14/2011
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barometer
 Definition
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
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standard
 Definition
commonly used or accepted
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gauge
 Definition
to estimate
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partial
 Definition
incomplete
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extent
 Definition
degree or scope
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altitude
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distance above set limit
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monitor
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to keep track of
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consolidate
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to combine into one
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partition
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a divider
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odometer
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an instrument that is used to measure distance traveled in a vechical
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perimeter
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the measurement around an outside border
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substantial
 Definition
a large amount or size
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apportion
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to divide up
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disproportionate
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not equal
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equidistant
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same far awayness
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statistics
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the science that collects and studies data
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pedometer
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an instrument that measures how far you walk
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symmetry
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opposite sides, same size
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ration
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to give a fixed amount
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allocate
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to set aside for a certain purpose
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scanty
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small, limited in quantity
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copious
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a lot
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moderate
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a reasonable amount
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increment
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to increase in the size of something
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multitude
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many
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accrue
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to increase an amount of value
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dwindle
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reduce
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decimate
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ruin
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