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In this session we will study these roots/cells: MISS/MITT, TENS/TEND/TENT and RECT/REG. Do you know what each one means? The following story will help clarify their meanings.

The ATTENTIVE MISSIONARY with ERECT posture planned to EXTEND his garden. His INTENT was to create an IRREGULAR shape to PERMIT space for a path. He would happily REIGN over all the improvements without any TENSION since he would meet a REGULATION for an acceptable size. Therefore, there would not be a DISMISSAL by his superior. He also planned carefully to prevent the compost pile from giving off an unacceptable EMISSION.

Type in and submit the 12 answers to the Rooty*Hoot*Hoot® brand puzzles in the boxes INSIDE the puzzle. You will get immediate feedback in the form of the correct answers and the use of the words in context. Other helpful hints (synonyms & antonyms and a word bank menu) will assist in your personal vocabulary acquisition. Create your own personal "vocabulary-word" story using these Level 1 words! Do you want us to POST-IT? See details at the bottom of this puzzle level page."

Rooty*Hoot*Hoot - Puzzle #1 "text" where the master root is MISS-MITT:

• Answer 1: MIT--send--Keyword is 6 letter verb--To give consent; to authorize or tolerate; to allow (something)
• Answer 2: MISS--send--Keyword is 10 letter noun--Person sent on a religious or humanitarian work; someone attempting to convert others
• Answer 3: MISS--send--Keyword is 9 letter noun--Instance of allowing to leave or of releasing; a spoken or written order of discharge
• Answer 4: MISS--send--Keyword is 8 letter noun--Act of sending forth or out as light, liquid or particles; something discharged

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Rooty*Hoot*Hoot - Puzzle #2 "text" where the master root is TEND-TENS-TENT:

• Answer 5: TEND--stretch, reach--Keyword is 6 letter verb--To stretch or draw out to full length; to make longer
• Answer 6: TENS--stretch, reach--Keyword is 7 letter noun--Act of stretching or pulling; mental or emotional strain; suppressed suspense
• Answer 7: TENT--stretch, reach--Keyword is 6 letter adjective--Firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed; having awareness sharply focused
• Answer 8: TENT--stretch, reach--Keyword is 9 letter adjective--Observant; thoughtful of others; courteous; polite; mindful

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Rooty*Hoot*Hoot - Puzzle #3 "text" where the master root is REG-RECT-REI:

• Answer 9: RECT--rule, right--Keyword is 5 letter adjective--Upright or straight in posture or position; not lying down; vertical
• Answer 10: REIG--rule, right--Keyword is 5 letter noun--Royal rule or authority; period during which a sovereign occupies the throne
• Answer 11: REG--rule, right--Keyword is 9 letter adjective--Lacking symmetry, even shape or formal arrangement; variable in timing or rhythm
• Answer 12: REG--rule, right--Keyword is 10 letter noun--A law, rule or other order prescribed by authority, esp. to regulate conduct

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