Roots 3: Heroes and Journeys
English 2
Quiz!
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You will take a quiz on Roots 2. There will be review
roots from Roots 1.
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Show me your flash cards for 5 bonus points.
Roots 3: New Roots
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You need:
Roots of Language Packet
Pencil
ab
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Definition: from, away, apart
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Example word: abscond = to leave suddenly and
secretly (esp. to avoid the law)
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Other words?
Abstinence, abdicate, abhor, absent
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ad
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Definition: to, toward
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Example word: advance = to move forward
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Other words?
Addition, adhere, advice
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arch
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Definition: first, chief, rule
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Example word: archetype = the original pattern or
model on which other things are based
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Other words?
Architect, archenemy, archive, archeology, overarching
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circum
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Definition: around, about
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Example word: circumvent – to go around
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Other words?
Circumstance: the details surrounding an event or a
fact
Circumnavigate: to go completely around
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cycl
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Definition: circle, wheel
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Example word: Cyclical = recurring in cycles
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Other words?
Motorcycle, cycle, bicycle
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Duc, duct
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Definition: lead
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Example word: induction = the act of bringing about or
causing
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Other words?
Reduce, produce, conduct, introduce
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jour
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Definition: day
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Example word: journey = a trip that takes a long time
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Other words?
Journal, journalist, adjourn
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Men, ment
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Definition: mind
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Example word: memento = an object that serves as a
reminder (keepsake, souvenir)
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Other words?
Mentate, mentality, mention, mentor, mental
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mono
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Definition: one
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Example word: monologue = a speech or performance
by one speaker
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Other words?
Monogram, monotonous, monotone, monotheistic
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myth
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Definition: story
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Example word: monomyth = one, overarching myth
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Other words?
Myth, mythology, mythographer, mythical
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retro
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Definition: backward
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Example word: Retroactive = happening with respect to
past occurrences
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Other words?
retrograde, retrospect
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Done!
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You will have a quiz on 1/29 (A) 1/30 (B).
There will be review roots from Roots 1 and 2.
Make flash cards for 5 bonus points.