Define the Word Part 1
ab
away
geo
earth
see
vid/vis
sect
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To show the dramatic changes in the city over the last century, the historian decided to superimpose an old map of the downtown area onto a modern satellite image.
super = above
to place or lay one thing on top of (above) another so that both are still visible
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The archaeologist determined the fossilized footprint could not have been left by a human because its structure indicated a unipedal creature.
uni = one
ped = foot
single (one) foot
ben/bene
good
ject
throw
under
sub
hypo
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The cozy lighting, quiet classical music, and scent of fresh bread created a welcoming and sophisticated ambiance in the new coffee shop.
amb = around; both
the character and atmosphere of a place (the feeling around you)
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Unlike a descriptive grammar book that explains how people actually use language, a prescriptive text focuses on telling students the exact rules for correct usage.
pre = before
script = written
relating to the imposition or enforcement of a rule (writing) or method; in place before an action happens
co/con
with; together
script/scrib
write
foot
ped
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The health inspector immediately closed the restaurant after finding a pervasive and malodorous scent emanating from the spoiled food in the walk-in refrigerator.
mal = bad
having a highly unpleasant or offensive (bad) smell
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The company's marketing team carefully studied the demographic profile of the city to determine the best age group to target for their new product.
demo = people
graph = written or drawn
a particular sector of a population (people), as defined (written) in terms of factors such as age, income, background
fract/frag
break
mal
bad; evil
sound
phon
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Using a multispectrum camera attached to a drone, scientists could detect subtle differences in crop health by analyzing the light reflected in the non-visible infrared bands.
multi = more than one
spect = see; look
something that relates to or employs multiple ranges of wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum, such as visible light, infrared, or ultraviolet.
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After the principal finished her inspiring speech at graduation, the priest offered a final benediction for the safety and success of the departing students.
bene = good
dict = speak
the bestowing of a blessing (something good), often spoken at the end of a religious service
dem/demo
people
magn
large;great
beside; related
para
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The pilot announced over the interphone that the plane was experiencing a minor engine issue and would be landing shortly.
inter = between
phon = sound
a system that allows for voice communication (sound) between different points within a limited area (like a plane, ship, etc.)
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The famous detective promised to relentlessly pursue the shadowy malefactor responsible for stealing the priceless jewels.
mal = bad
a person who commits a crime or some other wrong or bad action