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Vocabulary from Classical Roots: Lesson 6
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The theme of Lesson 6 is Travel!
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Root
Meaning/Definition
Example Words
trans
transaction,
translucent, transfer
ire, itum
perish, obituary, exit
err
error, erratic,
aberration
od
episode, method,
exodus
iter, itin
itinerant, itinerary
ven
advent, intervention,
convene
tele
telepathy, telegram,
telephone
via
deviate, devious,
impervious
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My Way to Remember
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Vocabulary from Classical Roots: Lesson 6
In the following questions, please clearly state the root meaning somewhere in your response.
Also, be sure to connect the root meaning to the definition of the bolded word. This will help you
to remember and practice these roots! CIRCLE THE ROOT DEFINITION.
1. If you could venture into one of the books you’ve read this year, which one would it be? Why?!
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2. Describe a scenario in which a car, truck, or bus might be forced to deviate off course.!
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3. In the table below, record the definition of translucent & impervious. Then list three items that
would be considered translucent and three items that are impervious.!
Translucent =
Impervious=
4. Would you enjoy communicating with someone telepathically? Why or why not?!
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5. Which method of communication would you prefer: telegraph or telephone? Why?!
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Vocabulary from Classical Roots: Lesson 6
6. Circle the letter of the best SYNONYM (the word/phrase most nearly the same as the word in bold).!
• an aberration in pulse rate
A. similarity
B. consistency
C. abnormality!
• a weary itinerant
A. wanderer
B. artisan
C. stay-at-home!
7. Circle the letter of the best ANTONYM (the word/phrase most nearly opposite the word in bold).!
• a forced exodus
A. undertaking
B. entry
C. announcement !
• a gambler’s erratic career
A. irregular
B. orderly
C. difficult!
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8. On each line, write the word that fits best.!
aberration!
episode!
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convene!
exodus!
impervious!
transients! !
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• A mass of people left the country as a group. __________________________________________!
• It was not normal.
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• They stayed briefly and then moved on.
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• It was one program in a show.
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• Cannot come through.
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• Come together for a meeting.
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9. In each sentence, circle the two words that have the same root.!
• He was sneaky and devious in suggesting that we deviate from the plan.
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• It is a grammar transgression to omit an object for a transitive verb.!
• Efforts to circumvent the chairperson caused the advent of hostility.!
Your Turn!!
10. Write ONE sentence that contains TWO words that have the same root. Circle the words.!
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Vocabulary from Classical Roots: Lesson 6