Greek
What's the meaning of the Greek root word and an example:
anthropo
Human or humanity
example: anthropologist, philanthropy
Identify the meaning of the italicized word:
1. It is ironic that computers break down all time, considering they are meant to save people time.
Ironic means that something is happening in the opposite way it is expected.
Define the meaning of the root word jud
to judge or to be judgemental
What was the first reaction from Summer's mom when she met Auggie?
What is the meaning and an example for the root word: Dyna
The meaning is power and the example is dynamic or dynamite.
Intricate means highly detailed designs
Define the meaning of the word mater
example: maternal, maternity
Why did Summer feel pressured to leave Savannah's party?
What is the meaning of the greek root word mis-?
Mis means hate
The melancholy of the day matched the sad faces of the family members at the funeral.
Melancholy means sad or depressed.
Define ject
To throw
example: projection
What was Via doing at home the day of Halloween and how was it interrupted? How did she feel afterwards?
Via and her mother decided to take the day for themselves and finally bond. Their day was interrupted when the Auggie's school nurse called to say Auggie had a bad stomach ache. Via felt sad because for once her Via and her mom were hanging out.
Phil means love and an example is philanthropist or philosophy.
Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel created the Nobel Prize in 1895. This award is extremely prestigious; winners include famous scientists like Marie Curie,popular writers such as Ernest Hemingway, and respected leaders like Martin Luther King.
Prestigious means respectful and admiration to something that is high praise.
example: transmit
What did Via and Auggie's grandma say to Via before she passed away? How did it make Via feel?
Grandma told Via how she will be her angel from above. It made her feel comforted because she knew her grandma will always be with her.
Define the meaning of the root word phobia
phobia means fear
example: phobia, claustrophobia
His lanky arms and legs made him look like a giraffe. His knees and elbows made harsh angles and he had grown too tall for his pants.
Define the Latin root word pater?
Pater means father
Example: paternal
How does Via feel about her friend Miranda?
She is not being true to herself. She is pretending and dressing like someone she is not, just to fit in in high school. Which tests their friendship.