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(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:

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(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

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(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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(pronounced mil-eh-fee-OR-ee)

See millefleur.