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The Latin root minuo means 'to lessen,' and minus means this.
les
A crumb is a MINUSCULE part of cake. Minuscule means this.
very small
Where might you find implements for cooking?
kitchen
Choose the best word: The ______ (minuscule / replete) crumb was barely visible.
minuscule
A microscope helps you see things that are this size.
very small
The Latin root tenuis (tenu) means this.
thin
After Thanksgiving dinner, I was SATIATED. Satiated means this.
full/ had enough
Where might you find implements for building a house? Name one implement.
toolbox or construction site
Choose the best word: The trees ______ (attenuated / satiated) the force of the rainstorm.
attenuated
This word, from minus, means to take away or subtract.
minus
The Latin root satis (sat) means this.
enough
I saw only a TENUOUS connection between the book and the movie. Tenuous means this.
thin/weak
Where might you find tiny living organisms called microbes?
pond water, soil, under a microscope
Choose the best word: I saw only a ______ (tenuous / satiated) connection between the book and the movie.
tenuous
This verb comes from satis and means 'to give enough' to meet a need.
satisfy
The Greek root mikros (micro), found in 'microscope,' means this.
small
The trees ATTENUATED the force of the rainstorm. Attenuate means this.
to make thinner or weaker
Name an example of minutia in your house.
Tiny details: a crumb, screw, speck of dust
Choose the best word: The garden was ______ (replete / minuscule) with ferns.
replete
This word from plenus means 'a full supply or large amount.'
plenty
The Latin root plenus (plen) means this.The Greek root mikros (micro), found in 'microscope,' means this.
full
The flower garden was REPLETE with ferns. Replete means this.
completely filled/full
Where might you hear or read an expletive?
In a movie, a script, or when someone is upset; an expletive is an exclamation
Choose the best word: After three helpings of turkey, I was ______ (attenuated / satiated).
satiated
This word from minuo names a small piece of an hour.
minute