Greek Roots Vocabulary #2

Front

What is the term for an agent that kills microorganisms or stops their growth?

Back

antimicrobial

Front

What does the Greek root 'meter' mean?

Back

measure

Front

What is the term for the mental ability to control the movement of objects from a distance?

Back

telekinesis

Front

What is the name of a vehicle's instrument that measures speed?

Back

speedometer, speedmeter, speedameter

Front

What is one-hundredth (1/100) of a meter called?

Back

centimeter

Front

What is the Greek root meaning 'far' or 'distant'?

Back

tele

Front

What is the Greek root meaning 'hundred'?

Back

centi

Front

What is the term for a device that measures temperature?

Back

thermometer

Front

What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?

Back

against or opposite

Front

What is the term for the study of measurement?

Back

metrology