UCPS 6th Grade Roots List #15

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  1. equivalent
    being essentially comparable to something
    A nose can detect aromas present in quantities of a few parts per trillion — an amount equivalent to 0.000000000003 percent. Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal
    from the word-forming element meaning "equal"
  2. equilibrium
    a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
    Once people familiarize themselves with the facility and the road network around it, officials say, the traffic will reach an equilibrium. Washington Post (Dec 6, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "equal"
  3. intramural
    carried on within the bounds of an institution or community
    He also developed rules and worked with the city’s schools to incorporate double dutch into gym classes and intramural programs. New York Times (Dec 2, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "within"
  4. intramuscular
    within a muscle
    The leaks showed that Wiggins had received asthma treatments through intramuscular injections. Wall Street Journal (Sep 19, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "within"
  5. endothermic
    occurring or formed with absorption of heat
    Since we invented clothing, humans have had less of a need for this endothermic layer of heat. Slate (May 25, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "within"
  6. endocrine
    of or belonging to glands that secrete hormones
    The thyroid is a gland at the base of the neck that is part of the endocrine system. US News (Sep 29, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "within"
  7. posthumous
    occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
    “NETWORK’S” Peter Finch and “The Dark Knight’s” Heath Ledger famously won posthumous Oscars for emotionally riveting performances. Washington Post (Dec 15, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "after"
  8. postscript
    a note appended to a letter after the signature
    And in a postscript, the friend identified himself: “Walt Whitman.” Washington Post (Mar 9, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "after"
  9. hypothermia
    subnormal body temperature
    Hypothermia describes dangerously low body temperatures that result from our body losing heat faster than it produces it. Washington Times (Dec 14, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "under"
  10. hypothetical
    a conjectural possibility or circumstance
    Fortunately the entire case is so nearly hypothetical that it is little more than mere words. Malley, Austin
    from the word-forming element meaning "under"
  11. current
    occurring in or belonging to the present time
    If we continue down the current path, where will it lead us? The Guardian (Dec 16, 2016)
    from the Old French word meaning "run"
  12. curriculum
    an integrated course of academic studies
    Students study the curriculum online from material provided by sources including MOOCs, web pages and interactive science simulations. Nature (Dec 13, 2016)
    from the Old French word meaning "run"
  13. orthodontist
    a dentist specializing in irregularities of the teeth
    Anyone with a mouth full of braces can tell you about orthodontists. US News (Oct 17, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "straight"
  14. orthodox
    adhering to what is commonly accepted
    A man who said anything new, or advanced an opinion that was not strictly orthodox, was regarded with suspicion. Hocking, Silas K. (Silas Kitto)
    from the word-forming element meaning "straight"
  15. dormant
    inactive but capable of becoming active
    St. Louis’ dormant offense finally showed up, but its goaltending was a no show. Washington Times (Nov 12, 2016)
    from the Old French word meaning "sleep"
  16. dormitory
    a large sleeping room containing several beds
    I still feel numb and confused when I walk back to the dormitory later and crawl back into bed. Allegiant
    from the Old French word meaning "sleep"
  17. pseudonym
    a fake name used to engage in some activity
    Both real name and pseudonym may be put on the back, but it does not seem necessary. Bailey, Arthur Low
    from the Greek root meaning "false"
  18. pseudo
    not genuine but having the appearance of
    a prefix, pseudo- means false; quasi- means literally as if, hence seeming, so-called. Greever, Garland
    from the Greek root meaning "false"
  19. photosynthesis
    formation of compounds in plants aided by radiant energy
    During spring and summer, trees with freshly grown leaves remove carbon dioxide through photosynthesis. New York Times (Dec 16, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "light"
  20. photograph
    a picture taken with a camera or phone that shows people or scenes
    He also photographed world leaders, movie stars, political conventions and other breaking news during his own long and distinguished career. Washington Times (Dec 16, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "light"
  21. lucid
    transparently clear; easily understandable
    He was lucid and spoke in complete, thoughtful sentences. Washington Post (Aug 8, 2016)
    from the Latin word meaning "light"
  22. translucent
    allowing light to pass through diffusely
    We stopped on a bluff and gazed out at the translucent water. Washington Post (Oct 27, 2016)
    from the Latin word meaning "light"
  23. 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 word-forming element meaning "small"
  24. microcosm
    a miniature model of something
    “Our school is just a microcosm of the world as a whole.” Washington Post (Dec 14, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "small"
Created on Mon Dec 19 09:14:42 EST 2016 (updated Mon Dec 19 11:20:30 EST 2016)

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