(pronounced MEH-trik)
Since you know what the “metric system” of measurement is, it probably wouldn’t surprise you that a metric is simply a standard of measurement.
Example:
(pronounced MEH-tehl)
Remember this word by thinking of its homophone: metal. Metal is strong and durable. Likewise, mettle is a noun meaning stamina or staying quality, as well as strength of
(pronounced my-AZ-muh or mee-AZ-muh)
“No, I was talking about YOUR asthma!” Sorry, we couldn’t resist, but our lame attempt at a joke should help you recall the meaning of this word. Why" Asthma refers to a respiratory
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