UCPS 6th Grade Roots List #2

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  1. corpus
    the main part of an organ or other bodily structure
    We all have a bundle of fibers, called the corpus callosum, that connects the two halves of our brains. Salon (Nov 12, 2016)
    from the Latin root meaning "body"
  2. corpulent
    excessively large
    Then as the blue material of the parachute collapsed the corpulent figure would bow forward, sighing, and the flies settle once more. Lord of the Flies
    from the Latin root meaning "body"
  3. microscope
    magnifier of the image of small objects
    The microscopes allow items to be magnified up to 80 times their original image size. Washington Times (Nov 28, 2016)
    from the Greek word meaning "to look, examine"
  4. telescope
    a magnifier of images of distant objects
    Nasa's Kepler space telescope observed the star's oscillations continuously for more than four years. BBC (Nov 17, 2016)
    from the Greek word meaning "to look, examine"
  5. vital
    performing an essential function in the living body
    These factors have a crucial role in the quality of people's diets, and hence play a vital part in health. Nature (Nov 29, 2016)
    from the Latin root meaning "life"
  6. vitamin
    an organic substance essential to normal metabolism
    People vary, biologically, in how much of any vitamin they need. Washington Times (Nov 9, 2016)
    from the Latin root meaning "life"
  7. osteoporosis
    abnormal loss of bony tissue due to a lack of calcium
    But anastrozole can make bones weaker and so it is not recommended for women with osteoporosis. BBC (Nov 29, 2016)
    from the Greek word meaning "bone"
  8. osteologist
    an anatomist who is skilled is osteology
    Osteologist, one versed in the nature, arrangement, and uses of the bones. MacLean, J. P. (John Patterson)
    from the Greek word meaning "bone"
  9. tactile
    of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
    “After wrapping your gift with paper, sketch out a fun pattern, and trace over with ‘puffy paint,’ ” which creates a fun and tactile finish. Los Angeles Times (Nov 20, 2016)
    from the Latin root meaning "touch"
  10. tactful
    showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people
    Probably it had been tactful to leave Daisy's house, but the act annoyed me and her next remark made me rigid. The Great Gatsby
    from the Latin root meaning "touch"
  11. manual
    of or relating to the hands
    When the space between the plates narrowed to inches, they began the manual work of joining the two pieces. New York Times (Nov 25, 2016)
    from the Latin word meaning "of or belonging to the hand"
  12. manipulate
    hold something in one's hands and move it
    Microsoft’s Surface Hub is as large as 84 inches, can be manipulated with either fingers or a stylus, and runs Windows 10. Wall Street Journal (Nov 27, 2016)
    from the Latin word meaning "of or belonging to the hand"
  13. mortality
    the quality or state of being subject to death
    Coupled with improvements in public health, such as treated drinking water, antibiotics slashed rates of mortality. Science Magazine (Oct 26, 2016)
    from the Latin word meaning "death"
  14. mortal
    causing or capable of causing death
    But this is not a romantic comedy; they soon learn that the ship is in mortal danger. New York Times (Nov 4, 2016)
    from the Latin word meaning "death"
  15. loquacious
    full of trivial conversation
    "It's not a loquacious film. There's a lot of space and a lot of silence," says Jenkins. US News (Sep 9, 2016)
    from the Latin root meaning "to speak"
  16. loquaciousness
    the quality of being wordy and talkative
    His loquaciousness has made him one of the most quotable of managers, notably calling himself the Special One, to the irritation of many. New York Times (Dec 17, 2015)
    from the Latin root meaning "to speak"
  17. pedestrian
    a person who travels by foot
    This meant a lot of work would need to be done between closure to vehicles and opening to pedestrians, he said. Washington Times (Dec 4, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "walker, foot"
  18. pediatrician
    a medical specialist in the care of children
    Pediatricians are the doctors who diagnose and treat babies, children and young adults. US News (Oct 17, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "child"
  19. audible
    heard or perceptible by the ear
    An exceedingly calm, circumspect man, Groom was pleasant company but seldom spoke unless spoken to and replied to questions tersely, in a barely audible voice. Into Thin Air
    from the Latin word meaning "to hear"
  20. auditory
    of or relating to the process of hearing
    Studies have shown that humans react more quickly to an auditory stimulus than a visual one. New York Times (Nov 22, 2016)
    from the Latin word meaning "to hear"
  21. cognitive
    relating to or involving the mental process of knowing
    But as his speed, power and quickness have deteriorated, he has relied ever more on his cognitive skills. New York Times (Nov 30, 2016)
    from the Latin root meaning "to know"
  22. cognizant
    having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization
    As you enter the real world, stay cognizant of your personal income and how much your living expenses are actually costing you. US News (Jun 2, 2016)
    from the Latin root meaning "to know"
Created on Mon Dec 05 08:24:25 EST 2016 (updated Mon Dec 19 12:21:45 EST 2016)

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