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Many different racial and cultural groups are to be found in the heterogeneous population of a large city。
The dancers for the ballet were selected for similarity of height and build so that they might present a homogeneous appearance。
Meter;Metr………measure
When the barometer indicates a rapid drop in air pressure;it  means a storm is coming。
Unlike ordinary clocks and watches;chronometers are little affected by temperature changes or vibration。
Some giant redwood trees measure 325 feet in height and up to 30 feet in diameter。
When water meters are installed;it will be easy to tell how much water each home is using。
A meter is 3。37 inches longer than a yard。
All eyes;except the driver’s;were fastened on the odometer as it moved from 9;999。9 to 10;000 miles。
The intensity of a source of light;such as an eletric liht bulb;can be measured with a photometer。
I advised Dad to slow down as we were in a 30…mile…an…hour zone and his speedometer registered more than 40。
As the planes sped by;we were impressed by the perfect symmetry of their V…formation。
Ant;Anti………against
Japan was our antagonist in the World War II。
Brutus is the main character in William Shakespeare’s JULIUS CAESAR; and Antony is his antagonist。
The antibiotic penicillin stops the growth of bacteria causing pneumonia;tonsillitis;and certain other diseases。
When the body is invaded by foreign agents such as bacteria or viruses;the antibodies go to work against them。
By telephone;the physician prescribed the exact antidote to be given immediately to the poison victim。
A few of the neighbors have an antipathy to dogs;but most are ond of them。
The wound was carefully washed;then an antiseptic;tincture of iodine;was applied。
We are injected with diphtheria antitoxin produced in horses beause the antitoxin manufactured by our bodies may not be enough to prevent diphtheria。
“Temporary” is the antonym of “permanent”。
Onym;Onomato………word
The word “radar” is an acronym for Radio Detecting And Range。
“Fair”and “fare” are homonyms。
Notice the onomatopoeia in these lines by the poet John Drydth:” The double;double;double beat/Of the thundering drum。”
O。Henry is pseudonym of William Sydney Porter。
“Building” is a synonym for “edifice。”
When you write a letter to the editor;be sure to sign it。 Responsible publications eill not print anonymous letters。
Derm;Dermato………skin
The patient with the skin disorder is under the care of a dermatologist。
The tiny cells from which hairs grow are located in the dermis。
Although very thin;the epidermis serves to protect the underlying dermis。
The lifelike models of animals that you see in museums are the work of taxidermists。
A hypodermic syringe is used for injecting medication beneath the skin。
Nom;Nem………management。
The science of agronomy helps farmers obtain larger and better crops。
Being a gastronome;my uncle is well acquainted with the best restaurants in the city。
The fleeing murderer escaped the bullets of two pursuing policeman ran itno a third who proved to be his nemesis。
We would have ended the season without a defeat if not for our old nemesis;Greeley High。
The first astronomical observations with a telescope were made by the Italian scientist Galileo。
It is difficult to conceive of so astronomical a sum as one hundred billion dollars。
The President’s chief economic adviser expects that production will continue at the same rate for the rest of the year。
Which is the most economical fuel for home heating…gas;electricity;or oil?
Phan;Phen………show
When used as a wrapper;cellophane lets the purchaser see the contents of the package。
We must be able to distinguish between fact and fancy。
Anne is not sure whether she saw a face at the window。Perhaps it was only a fantasy。
The phantom of the slain Caesar appeared to Brutus in a dream。
Philip is a phenomenon in math。 He always gets 100% on tests。
Fever and infalmmation are phenomenon of disease。
Young Mozart; a phenomenal child;began composing music at the age of 5。
Robert Fulton’s proposal to build a steamboat was was at first regarded as fantastic。
Therm;Thermo………heat
Diathermy may be proscribed for arthritis;bursitis;and other conditions requiring heat treatment。
During the hot spell;the thermometer reached 100 degrees on six days in a row。
We set the thermostat to shut off the heat when the room temperature reaches 72 degrees。
At Lava Hot Springs in Idaho;visitors may bathe in the thermal mineral waters。
It is believed that the sun gets its energy from thermonuclear reactions constantly taking place within it。
Prot;Proto………first
Brutus is the protagonist in William Shakespeare’s JULIUS CAESAR;and Antony is the antagonist。
The protocol initiated by the representatives of the three nations is expected to lead to a formal treaty。
It is a breach of protocol for a subordinate publicly to question the judgment of his uperior officer。
Protoplasm distinguishes living from nonliving things。
The crude craft in which the Wright brothers made the first sucomessful flight in 1903 was the prototype of the modern airplane。
The tiny protozoans are believed to be the first animals to have appeared on earth。
Thesis;thet
I cannot vote for a condidate who stands for the antithesis of what I believe。
In “crafty Ulysses” and “Richard the Lion…Hearted” the epithets are “crafty” and “the Lion…Hearted”。
When Columbus first presented his hypothesis that the earthis round;very few belieed it。
Only political parties can produce the synthesis or compromise of interest necessary to make representative government work。
Do you agree with Elbert’s thesis that a student court would be good for our school?
Candidates for advanced college degrees usually must write a thesis based on original research。
Cotton is a natural fiber;but rayon and nylon are synthetic。
Aster;Astr;Astro………star
Most asters bloom in the fall。
The asterisk after “Reduced to 1。95” refers to a footnote reding “Today only。”
Compared to planet Earth;some asteroids are tiny;measuring less than a mile in diameter。
If an asteroid loses an arm to an attacker;it can grow back the missing arm。
An astrologer would have people believe that their lives are regulated by the movements of the stars;planets;sun and moon。
Yuri Ggarin;the world’s first astronaut;orbited the earth in an artificial satellite on April 12;1961。
Because the stars are so far away;astronomers measure their distance from Earth in “light years”。
The attack on Pearl Harbor was the worst disaster in the history of the U。S。Navy。
Gram;Graph………letter
“Moat” is an anagram for “atom”。
Ancient cartographers did not know of the existence of the Western Hemisphere。
Military leaders;diplomats;and businessmen use cryptograms to relay secret information。
After reading Mrs。Hale’s electrocardiogram;the physician assured her that her heart was working properly。
“The more things aman is ashamed of ;the more respectabe he is“ is one of George Bernard Shaw’s epigrams。
“Lead” pencils do not contain lead;but rather a mixture of clay and graphite。
Some of Dad’s hadkerchiefs are embroidered with his monogram。
For his thesis;the student plans to write a monograph on the life of an obscure 19th…century composer。
A court stenographer has to be able to take down more than 250 words a minute。
The reporter’s graphic descriptin made us feel that we were present at the scene。
Proofs submitted by the printer should be carefully checked to eliminate typographical errors。
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Ab;A;Abs………from;off
The automobile was a total wreck;but the river;luckily;escaped with minor cuts and abrasions。
My uncle;an acomountant;composes music as an avocation。
The aging king abdicated his throne and went into retirement。
The Greeks attacked Troy to recover Helen;who had veen abducted by the Trojan prince Paris。
Janet is doing her best to pass English because she abhors the thought of having to repeat it in summer school。
A wide search is under way for the manager who absconded with 10000 of his employer’s funds。
The fact that you were absent when the assignment was given does not absolve you from dong the homework。
Of the three suspects;two were found guilty and the third was absolved。
My dentist said I would have fewer cavities if I abstained from eating candy。
The mayor promised to do everything in his power to avert a strike by newspaper employees。
We had three absences today;which is abnormal。Usually;everyone is present。
Today’s art lesson came to an abrupt end when the gongs sounded for a fire drill。
That was an absorbing book。it held my interest from beginning to end。
I am in favor of the dance;but I am averse to holding it on May 25。
You can count on Martha’s support in your campaign for reelection。she is one of your most loyal adherents。
The Weather Bureau gave adeqquate warning of the advent of the hurricane。
Before the contest began;the champion shook hands with his adversary。
People who work at night have to adapt themselves to sleeping in the daytime。
“Gone With The Wind” was adapted for the movies。
Mexico adjoins the United States。
The judge adjourned the court to the following Monday。
You will not become addicted to smoking if you refuse cigarettes when they are off

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