Vocabulary/Spelling: Week 4 (Q1)
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Oct. 21-25
Name: _________________________
Root/Prefix
Meaning
Examples
Definition
Speech
part
acr
bitter
acrid
Having an irritatingly strong and
unpleasant taste or smell.
adj
acrimonious
Angry or bitter (usually describing
speech or debate).
adj
mediate
To help people that disagree come to an
agreement.
verb
mediocre
Very average. Not very good quality.
adj
mortify
To cause someone to feel embarrassed.
verb
A human being (a being that can die).
Noun/
Describing someone that can die.
adj
fracture
To cause a break.
The cracking or breaking of a hard object.
Verb
noun
fraction
A quantity that is not a whole number.
noun
medi
mort
middle
death
mortal
4.
Grade 7
fract
Foreign Phrase
homo sapiens
break
Its meaning
wise man
Power Words – From the book - The Breadwinner
Definition
Chador
Taliban
burqa
Shalwar kameez
toshak
Eid
A large headscarf worn by Muslim women that only leaves the
face exposed.
An extremist Muslim army that took control of Afghanistan in
1996 but was defeated by US-led forces in 2001.
A loose robe covering the entire body and face with just an
opening for the eyes, worn by Muslim women.
Long pajama like shirt and pants worn by men and women.
A mattress used in Afghan homes instead of chairs or beds.
A muslim festival
Speech
Part
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun