Spelling Workout G lesson 21

inequality

A mathematical sentence that contains less than, greater than, less than or equal to, greater than or equal to, or not equal

oblique

a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso

equation

a mathematical sentence that shows that two expressions are equivalent

diagonal

a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information

trapezoid

a quadrilateral with two parallel sides

tangent

a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not intersect it at that point

theorem

a true statement that follows as a result of other true statements

sphere

any spherically shaped artifact

congruent

corresponding in character or kind

protractor

drafting instrument used to draw or measure angles

symmetrical

exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities

equilateral

having all sides equal

skew

having an oblique or slanting direction or position

isosceles

having two equal sides

obtuse

lacking in insight or discernment

absolute

perfect, complete, whole

variable

something that is likely to vary

vertical

something that is oriented vertically

denominator

the divisor of a fraction

minimum

the smallest possible quantity