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Vocab List 10 (L11)
chron/-arium/-orium/-ment
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chronic | (adj.) continuing or occurring again and again for a long time; happening or existing frequently or most of the time. |
| chronicle | (n.) a description of events in the order they happened. |
| chronological | (adj.) arranged in the order that things happened or came to be; using time as a measurement. |
| chronometer | (n.) a watch or clock that measures time precisely. |
| synchronize | (v.) to cause things to agree in time or to make things happen at the same time and speed. |
| planetarium | (n.) a building or room in which images of stars, planets, etc. are shown on a high, curved ceiling. |
| aquarium | (n.) a glass or plastic container in which fish and other water animals and plants can live; a building people can visit to see water animals and plants. |
| emporium | (n.) a large retail store, especially one selling a great variety of articles. |
| assessment | (n.) the act of making a judgment about something; the result of an evaluation. |
| amendment | (n.) a change in the words or meaning of a law or document (such as a constitution); a change made by correction, addition, or deletion. |