Unit 1
What do these root words mean?
hydr-
aqua
mar /mer
hydr- = water
aqua = water
mar/mer = sea
What do these root words mean?
vis/vid
aud
phon
vis/vid = to see or to look
aud = to hear
phon = sound
What do these root words mean?
mem
ology
sci
mem = mindful or recall
ology = the study of
sci = to know
What do these root words mean?
cycle
cir/circum
centr/center
cycle = circle
cir/circum = around
centr/center = middle
Which two root words both mean water?
hydr- and aqua
What do these words mean?
aquifer
marine
aquifer = An underground deposit of water.
marine = Relating to the sea or ocean.
What do these words mean?
visualize
visionary
visualize = Imagine or mental image.
visionary = A person with ideas about the future.
What class do we have that is defined as factual knowledge?
Science
What are some examples of items we recycle?
Plastic, glass, paper, wood, cardboard, and so on.
How many syllables are there in the word concentric?
There are 3 syllables.
They are:
con - cen - tric
How many syllables are in the word marina?
There are 3 syllables.
They are:
ma - ri - na
How many syllables are in the word audience?
There are 3 syllables in the word audience.
They are:
au - di - ence
What is an example of a memento?
Some sort of souvenir (e.g., sport jersey, ticket to a concert, magnets, and so on).
Name the word that means "a large, destructive storm."
Hint: it begins with cycl...
Cyclone
What is a centerpiece?
centerpiece = A decorative display placed in the center, or middle, of a table, usually at a wedding reception.
What do these words mean?
dehydrate
aquarium
marina
dehydrate = To lose water.
aquarium = A marine animal zoo.
marina = Small harbor where boats dock.
What do these words mean?
audible
xylophone
phonograph
audible = Able to be heard.
xylophone = A musical instrument with metal bars that plays different sounds.
phonograph = A record player.
What do the following words mean:
psychology
conscience
memoir
psychology = The study of the mind.
conscience = The part of the brain that tells you right from wrong.
memoir = A written story about a past memory.
What system in our bodies is used to move blood around?
The circulatory system.
What is a circuit?
circuit = The path an electric current travels along.
What do these words mean?
hydroelectric
aqueduct
maritime
hydroelectric = Electricity from water.
aqueduct = A man-made structure to transport water.
maritime = On or near the sea.
What does the word cacophony mean?
Harsh, unpleasant sounds.
How many syllables are in the word conscientious?
There are 4 syllables.
They are:
con - sci - en - tious
What is the difference between circumvent and circumnavigate?
circumvent = Cleverly get around something like hacking.
circumnavigate = Physically get around something that is in the way.
What does the word anthropology mean?
anthropology = The study of humans.