Word study 1.barometer na. an instrument that measures the air pressure and shows when the weather is going to change b. something that shows or gives an idea of changes that are happening Examples a Infant mortality is a highly sensitive barometer of social condition a The barometer falls 1 the barometer of public opinion W E To be continued on the next BACW B T L E Lesson 5—Angels on a Pin I. Word Study 1. barometer n. a. an instrument that measures the air pressure and shows when the weather is going to change b. something that shows or gives an idea of changes that are happening Examples: Infant mortality is a highly sensitive barometer of social condition. The barometer falls. the barometer of public opinion To be continued on the next page