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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.

Why did the SUPERINTENDENT give a NONCOMMITTAL answer as to the disciplinary action taken by the administration? Sam's INADMISSIBLE behavior included EXTENSIVE examples of terrible comportment. Unfortunately, he still does TRANSMIT a hostile attitude. There needs to be a CORRECTION in the INTENSITY of his serious mischief. Sam has a TENDENCY to assume he is like a king of the REALM since he includes many followers in his REGIME. The superintendent's OMISSION to be direct worried Sam, the students and the community.

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 8 letter verb--To send or forward; to communicate (news); to pass or spread (disease)
• Answer 2: MITT--send--Keyword is 12 letter adjective--Having or giving no clear or particular view, feeling, character or the like
• Answer 3: MISS--send--Keyword is 12 letter adjective--Not able to be allowed or conceded; not worthy or capable of being accepted
• Answer 4: MISS--send--Keyword is 8 letter noun--Act of leaving out or failing to include; something neglected, not done or passed over

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

• Answer 5: TENS--stretch, reach--Keyword is 9 letter adjective--Covering or stretching over a great area; wide; thorough; comprehensive
• Answer 6: TEND--stretch, reach--Keyword is 8 letter noun--Inclination; natural or prevailing disposition to move, proceed or act in some direction
• Answer 7: TENS--stretch, reach--Keyword is 9 letter noun--Great in energy, force, strength, severity or concentration, as in a feeling, thought or activity
• Answer 8: TEND--stretch, reach--Keyword is 14 letter noun--A person who directs or overseas some work, district, establishment, etc.; supervisor

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

• Answer 9: REG--rule, right--Keyword is 5 letter noun--A mode or system of rule or government; a ruling or prevailing system
• Answer 10: RE--rule, right--Keyword is 5 letter noun--A royal domain; kingdom; any sphere, domain or province
• Answer 11: RECT--rule, right--Keyword is 10 letter noun--Act of removing the errors or faults; act of making adjustments or setting right
• Answer 12: RECT--rule, right--Keyword is 11 letter adjective--Shaped like a parallelogram, having one or more right angles

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