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In this session we will study these roots/cells: MONO/UNI/DEC, BENE/MAL and MAGN/MINUT/MICRO. 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. You can also 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 3 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 DEC/MONO/UNI:

• Answer 1: DEC--ten--Keyword is 8 letter verb that means: To destroy a great number or proportion of
• Answer 2: UNI--one--Keyword is 10 letter adjective that means: (Of a legislative body) consisting of a single chamber or house
• Answer 3: MONO--one--Keyword is 10 letter adjective that means: Having only one spouse or mate at a time
• Answer 4: MONO--one--Keyword is 10 letter adjective that means: Of an obelisk, column or large statue formed by a single block of stone; solid or unbroken

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Rooty*Hoot*Hoot - Puzzle #2 "text" where the master root is BENE/MAL:

• Answer 5: BENE--good--Keyword is 10 letter adjective--Characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings; desiring to help others; charitable
• Answer 6: MAL--bad--Keyword is 9 letter adjective--Full of or showing a desire to inflict harm, injury or suffering; spiteful
• Answer 7: MAL--bad--Keyword is 11 letter noun--A confused use of words in which a suitable word is replaced by one with similar sound but ludicrously inappropriate meaning
• Answer 8: MAL--bad--Keyword is 11 letter noun--Misconduct or wrongdoing committed esp. by a public official

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Rooty*Hoot*Hoot - Puzzle #3 "text" where the master root is MAGN/MICRO/MINUT:

• Answer 9: MAGN--great--Keyword is 6 letter noun--Large wine bottle having a capacity of two ordinary bottles (1.6 quarts/1.5 liters); a cartridge or firearm.
• Answer 10: MICRO--extremely small--Keyword is 9 letter noun--A little world; a domain in miniature.
• Answer 11: MINUT--make small--Keyword is 10 letter noun--The act, fact or process of diminishing; lessening; reduction.
• Answer 12: MAGN--great--Keyword is 11 letter adjective--Generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from pettiness; showing noble sensibility.

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