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Word Study Trimester 32010 - 2011
Power Point by Jen Fava
for the Crossroads Middle SchoolWord Study Committee
man-/manu-: hand, hands
• manual manual
• manipulatemanipulate
• emancipateemancipate
• maneuvermaneuver
manual-adjective-
Definition: made, done or worked on by hand
Maria and her friends from the photography club found that developing film required a
lot of manual labor.
manipulate-verb-
Definition: to handle skillfully
With careful practice, Tim was able to manipulate the 1990’s DVD player that his
dad found in the attic.
emancipate-verb-
Definition: to set free
When Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, his intent was to
emancipate all slaves.
maneuver-noun-
Definition: a planned and controlled movement of ships, troops, etc.
To prepare for the war, the marines performed tactical maneuvers off the
coast.
graph-: drawn or written
• seismographseismograph
• calligraphycalligraphy
• topographytopography
• bibliographybibliography
seismograph-noun-
Definition: an instrument that records the intensity and duration of earthquakes
A Chinese astronomer named Zhang Heng invented the first seismograph, a device
used to detect earthquakes.
calligraphy -noun-
Definition: artistic handwriting
The Arabic calligraphy that covers the entrance to the Taj Mahal is smaller at the bottom and larger atthe top, so that it looks uniform from a distance.
topography-noun-
Definition: the science of representing surface features of a region on maps or
charts
The topography of the United States is varied from coast to coast.
bibliography-noun-
Definition: a list of writings on a given subject or by a given author
Sarah added a bibliography to the end of her research paper.
illuminate-verb-
Definition: to give light to, light up
There is a part of the moon that remains forever dark to our eyes, as the sun’s
rays are unable to illuminate it.
lucid-adjective-
Definition: shining, transparent, clear
After reading the instructions over and over again, Amrita finally had a lucid idea of what she was supposed to do.
elucidate-verb-
Definition: to make something clear; explain
Bert worked hard to elucidate the mysteryin Murder on the Orient Express, so that he could figure it out before the end of the novel.
translucent-adjective-
Definiton: letting light pass through, but not transparent
The translucent bands of light that spread across the arctic sky are more
commonly known as the Aurora Borelias, or the Northern Lights.
import-verb-
Definition: to bring in from another country
The Romans were able to import goods and merchandise from the lands they
conquered.
deportation-noun-
Definition: an explusion
To avoid the threat of deportation, Sandra Bullock claimed that she was engaged to her secretary in The Proposal.
transport-verb-
Definition: to carry from one place to another
As a bus driver, Agatha’s job was to safely transport children
from their neighborhood to the school.
macro-macro-
Definition: large or longDefinition: large or long
Language of Origin:Language of Origin:
GreekGreek
macrocosm-noun-
Definition: the whole universe To a teenager, their macrocosm revolves almost entirely around
themselves.
macrobioticmacrobiotic-adjective--adjective-
Definition: of a diet that is intended to prolong Definition: of a diet that is intended to prolong life, based on brown rice and other organic life, based on brown rice and other organic
foodsfoods
Studies have shown that a Studies have shown that a
macrobiotic diet is macrobiotic diet is
healthier and more healthier and more
beneficial than any beneficial than any
other kind.other kind.
biblio-biblio-
Definition: book or booksDefinition: book or books
Language of Origin:Language of Origin:
Greek Greek
bibliophilebibliophile--noun-noun-
Definition: lover of books, especially one Definition: lover of books, especially one who likes to collect bookswho likes to collect books
Jessie’s friends labeled her as a bibliophile, Jessie’s friends labeled her as a bibliophile, because they often found her in the library because they often found her in the library
contently reading.contently reading.
bibliomaniacbibliomaniac-noun--noun-
Definition: one who has an extreme fondness Definition: one who has an extreme fondness for books, especially the collecting of themfor books, especially the collecting of them
Ashley’s friends classified her Ashley’s friends classified her
as a bibliomaniac, because, as a bibliomaniac, because,
no matter what, she was always no matter what, she was always
found with a book in her hand.found with a book in her hand.
vacu- vacu-
Definition: to emptyDefinition: to empty
Language of Origin:Language of Origin:
LatinLatin
vacu-: to emptyvacu-: to empty
• evacuationevacuation
• vacuousvacuous
• vacatevacate
• vacancyvacancy
evacuationevacuation-noun--noun-
Definition: a leaving empty; withdrawal Definition: a leaving empty; withdrawal from; removalfrom; removal
Within the span of the whole school year, Within the span of the whole school year, there were a total of 20 fire evacuation there were a total of 20 fire evacuation
drills.drills.
vacuousvacuous-adjective--adjective-
Definition: showing no thought or Definition: showing no thought or intelligence; foolish; stupid; having no intelligence; foolish; stupid; having no
meaning or directionmeaning or direction
His words and behavior His words and behavior
were often vacuous, were often vacuous,
demonstrating his lack demonstrating his lack
of intelligence.of intelligence.
vacatevacate-verb--verb-
Definition: go away from and leave empty or Definition: go away from and leave empty or unoccupied; make vacantunoccupied; make vacant
Luce and her family were forced to vacate Luce and her family were forced to vacate their apartment after they discovered their apartment after they discovered
black mold in the living room.black mold in the living room.
vacancyvacancy-noun--noun-
Definition: emptiness; an unoccupied Definition: emptiness; an unoccupied positionposition
Miles’s job transfer left a vacancy for Miles’s job transfer left a vacancy for his former position.his former position.
jun-/juven-jun-/juven-
Definition: young, youthfulDefinition: young, youthful
Language of Origin:Language of Origin:
LatinLatin
jun-/juven-: young, jun-/juven-: young, youthfulyouthful
• rejuvenaterejuvenate
• juvenilejuvenile
• juniorjunior
rejuvenaterejuvenate
-verb--verb-
Definition: make young or vigorous again; Definition: make young or vigorous again; give youthful qualitiesgive youthful qualities
Amelia’s efforts to rejuvenate her lifestyle Amelia’s efforts to rejuvenate her lifestyle were in vain; she still preferred things the were in vain; she still preferred things the
old fashioned way.old fashioned way.
juvenilejuvenile-adjective--adjective-
Definition: young, youthful, immatureDefinition: young, youthful, immature
In In The Watsons Go To Birmingham, Byron , Byron Watson is labeled a juvenile delinquent Watson is labeled a juvenile delinquent because he is always getting in trouble.because he is always getting in trouble.
juniorjunior
-adjective--adjective-Definition: of or for younger people Definition: of or for younger people (a junior choir);(a junior choir);
the younger the younger (especially of a son having the same name as (especially of a son having the same name as the father)the father)
Sam was considered a junior Sam was considered a junior
version of his father, version of his father,
because they shared so because they shared so
many characteristics, many characteristics,
not just their name!not just their name!