IS A ______________________ THAT MEANS _______________________________________________________________
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Synonym: _______________________________________________
STORY SUMMARY
Antonym: _________________________________
Picture representation of how word is used in story:
(underline/highlight the “meaning” of the word and the “connection”
found in your summary)
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Picture representation of the definition:
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Use this word in an original sentence that includes a context clue. Underline/highlight your context clue(s) and circle the
type of clue that you used.
(definition/explanation synonym antonym inference)
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pos/pon Unit:
-Words in addition to juxtapose
Terms
1. composure
Definition (must have put/place definition):
2. posture
3. repose
4. proposal
5. postpone
6. opposition
7. impose
8. exposure
9. disposal
10. depose
11. repository
12. superimpose
13. transpose
14. component
Explain how this cartoon represents “juxtapose”
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Date: ____
Latin Roots (pon- and pos-)
Directions: Match the vocabulary word to the correct definition. Use your available resources to
determine the correct answer.
TERM
DEFINITION
1. composure
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A. to place later; delay
2. depose
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B. to place your body in a position
3. disposal
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C. to put forth for all to see
4. exposure
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D. to put forth an offer or idea
5. impose
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E. to place side by side for comparison
6. opposition
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F. to put in proper order or form
7. postpone
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G. to testify by putting forth a written statement
8. proposal
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H. to impose, place, or set over, above, or on something else
9. repose
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I. an essential part; element; ingredient
10. posture
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J. a receptacle or place where things are deposited
11. repository
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K. the act of putting forth an opposite opinion
12. superimpose ______
L. to change the relative position, order, or sequence of
13. transpose
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M. to put something forth that must be obeyed
14. component
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N. the act of putting in a particular or suitable spot
15. juxtapose
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O. to rest, to lie, or to relax
Pon- and PosIn this worksheet, we examine the roots pon-/pos-, which mean put or place in Latin.
 Put each of the following words into the correct sentences in the correct form.
composure, depose, disposal, exposure, impose, opposition, postpone, proposal,
repose, posture, repository, superimpose, transpose, component, juxtapose
1. The weather was so bad that the football field was completely covered in water. The referee had no choice
but to ____________________ the game.
2. Three climbers who went missing on Mount Everest yesterday were found this morning by a search party.
They were taken to hospital suffering from ____________________.
3. Fort Knox is well-known as the United States’ ____________________ for gold.
4. Mayor Tomlin was today found guilty of speeding. The court ____________________ on him a fine of two
thousand and suspended his license for six months.
5. There will be a meeting at 10:00 next Monday to discuss the three ____________________ for spending
the money that we have received from the New Jersey lottery fund.
6. As the plane flew through the storm, the captain remained steady with total calm and
____________________, and managed to land the plane safely.
7. The king's son was eager to claim the throne, so he rebelled against his father and eventually
____________________ him.
8. Jeremy’s ____________________ was such that he looked angry and unwilling to speak to anyone.
9. There is so much household waste these days that we need to find new methods for its
____________________, such as recycling or incineration.
10. Our hotel is equipped with the latest exercise and relaxation facilities so that you can be certain of
maximum ____________________.
11. The painting, supposedly a genuine Michelangelo, was found to be ____________________ onto another
copy of the same painting.
12. Our English teacher asked us to ____________________ the characters of Katniss and Peeta, with a
focus on their strengths.
13. Next week my piano teacher is going to instruct me in how to ____________________ music from the key
of C into the key of F.
14. Clearview’s ____________________ next week, Kingsway, is known to have a strong team that finishes
every game stronger than they start.
15. Jeremy only needed one more ____________________ for his home theater: a high-definition projector.