UCPS 6th Grade Roots List #16

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  1. synonym
    a word that expresses the same or similar meaning
    The term "bug" has almost become a popular synonym for "insect." Gibson, W. Hamilton (William Hamilton)
    from the Greek word meaning "name"
  2. eponym
    the person for whom something is named
    Medical eponyms are meant to honor individuals who contributed to the field. Scientific American (Nov 16, 2012)
    from the Greek word meaning "name"
  3. legible
    capable of being read or deciphered
    Both were surprised when, after several refinements, an image emerged with clear and legible script. New York Times (Sep 21, 2016)
    from the Latin word meaning "can be read"
  4. illegible
    unable to be read
    Many of these symbols are illegible, their mysteries only revealed with the help of a translator. New York Times (Oct 26, 2016)
    from the Latin word meaning "can be read"
  5. amplify
    increase the volume of
    The balloons’ engines grew louder, then louder still, amplified by the cave’s stone walls. Hollow City
    from the word-forming element meaning "make"
  6. gratify
    make happy or satisfied
    He was so delighted to see me, I couldn’t help but feel gratified. Twilight
    from the word-forming element meaning "make"
  7. zoology
    the branch of biology that studies animals
    My zoology thesis was a functional analysis of the thyroid gland of the three-toed sloth. Life of Pi
    from the word-forming element meaning "animal"
  8. zoologist
    a specialist in the branch of biology dealing with animals
    “Giraffes are basically mute,” said Kerryn Carter, a zoologist at the University of Queensland in Australia. New York Times (Oct 5, 2014)
    from the word-forming element meaning "animal"
  9. perspire
    excrete sweat through the pores in the skin
    The results likely boil down to sweat: perspiring is how the body avoids overheating. Seattle Times (Sep 6, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "through"
  10. perceive
    become aware of through the senses
    They’re not just experiencing childhood, but constantly considering how their experiences will be perceived by an audience. Washington Post (Dec 7, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "through"
  11. ornithology
    the branch of zoology that studies birds
    For Ehler, whose background is in ornithology, which is the study of birds, it’s hard to put into words why the herons fascinate her. Washington Times (May 22, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "bird"
  12. ornithologist
    a zoologist who studies feathered animals
    The gray jay has been named Canada's national bird after tens of thousands of votes were cast online, ruffling the feathers of some ornithologists. BBC (Nov 16, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "bird"
  13. ego
    an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
    Freud speculated that the self, or ego, depended on mental activities involving the transfer of energy. New York Times (Aug 17, 2011)
    from the Latin word meaning "I"
  14. egotistical
    having an inflated idea of one's own importance
    It was ridiculous, and egotistical, to think that I could affect anyone that strongly. Twilight
    from the Latin word meaning "I"
  15. rupture
    the act of making a sudden noisy break
    Maybe it was ruptured; maybe it was only bruised. Seabiscuit: An American Legend
    from the Latin stem meaning "break"
  16. disrupt
    make a break in
    The sound of a car driving toward the flat disrupted our peace. Purple Hibiscus
    from the Latin stem meaning "break"
  17. juncture
    the shape or manner in which things come together
    My grandparents knew that I was at a crucial juncture in my life. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates
    from the Latin word meaning "join"
  18. conjunction
    the state of being joined together
    It was arranged for him by the princess, in conjunction with the Arnims, in honour of his birthday. Huneker, James
    from the Latin word meaning "join"
  19. congregation
    the act of assembling
    Gibson told the congregation they had truly witnessed a special occasion. Washington Times (Nov 27, 2016)
    from the Latin word meaning "flock" or "group"
  20. gregarious
    temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others
    It’s just that if you’re passionate about something and you’re gregarious and you connect with other people, you kind of bring them along. New York Times (Nov 11, 2016)
    from the Latin word meaning "flock" or "group"
  21. germane
    relevant and appropriate
    I have mentioned these things because they are germane to what is to follow. Westbrook, Richard B.
    from the Latin word meaning "related" or "relevant"
Created on Mon Dec 19 10:02:35 EST 2016 (updated Mon Dec 19 11:20:34 EST 2016)

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