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In this session we will study these roots/cells: CLUD/CLOS, DO/DIT and FID. Do you know what each one means? If not, make time to learn them! Then, after you have memorized each one, complete the three puzzles below. Finally, you can go to a link on suggestions for using Vocabulary.com!

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. Will you create your own personal "vocabulary-word" story using these Level 2 words? Please allow 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 CLUD-CLOS-CLUS:

• Answer 1: CLUD--close, shut--Keyword is 8 letter verb--To prevent, forstall, hinder or avert the presence or occurrence of; to make impossible.
• Answer 2: CLOS--close, shut--Keyword is 8 letter verb--To make known or reveal; to divulge.
• Answer 3: CLUS--close, shut--Keyword is 9 letter adjective--Shutting out all others from a part or share; expensive or fashionable.
• Answer 4: CLOS--close, shut--Keyword is 11 letter noun--Deprivation of the rights to redeem a property, esp. after defaulting on mortgage payments.

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Rooty*Hoot*Hoot - Puzzle #2 "text" where the master root is DIT-DO-DER:

• Answer 5: IT--give, push--Keyword is 7 letter noun--A person who is unfaithful or disloyal to another, a cause or any trust; someone who commits treason by betraying his/her country.
• Answer 6: DER--give, push--Keyword is 6 letter verb--To cause to be or become; to give, provide or furnish what is due and proper.
• Answer 7: DO--give, push--Keyword is 9 letter noun--Property or money donated to an institution or person as a permanent fund or income source.
• Answer 8: DO--give, push--Keyword is 10 letter adjective--A releasing of an individual from punishment; remitting or delaying a penalty or punishment for an offense.

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Rooty*Hoot*Hoot - Puzzle #3 "text" where the master root is FID:

• Answer 9: FID--faith, trust--Keyword is 8 letter adjective--Made or carried out in good faith; genuine; without deception or fraud.
• Answer 10: FID--faith, trust--Keyword is 7 letter adjective--Showing a bold resistance to authority or an opposing force; openly contemptuous.
• Answer 11: FID--faith, trust--Keyword is 7 letter noun--A person who does not accept a particular religion, esp. one in a group of believers.
• Answer 12: FID--faith, trust--Keyword is 12 letter adjective--Communicated in trust; imparting private matters; entrusted with secrets.

The word definitions in these puzzles are used with the permission of Random House Inc. and most come from their "Random House Webster's College Dictionary".

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