CMAVTS, Roots, Units 3 and 4

K. Verchimak (United States of America)
aud, phot, struct, therm, vis, act, cycl, graph, mem, tact
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  1. inaudible
    impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
    I wore a hearing aid through much of my life, but sounds & voices were still inaudible.
  2. auditory
    of or relating to the process of hearing
    The permit required West Fertilizer to carry out daily visual, auditory and olfactory inspections.
  3. photogenic
    looking attractive in photographs
    Many a camera will be turned to the photogenic Beckham when the flame arrives at a Royal Navy air station in Cornwall on Friday night. Newsweek (May 18, 2012)
  4. photosynthesis
    formation of compounds in plants aided by radiant energy
    In the worst case, the dust cloud from a major impact could shut down photosynthesis. Scientific American (Feb 20, 2013)
    synthesis=formation
  5. infrastructure
    the basic features of a system or organization
    “We are under investing in our road and transit infrastructure relative to many other basic services we rely on every day.
    structure=foundation
  6. constructive
    tending to improve or promote development
    Picking apart an employee's performance isn't always helpful, no matter how constructive you're trying to be.
    tending to improve or promote development
  7. endothermic
    occurring or formed with absorption of heat
    Explosives are the commonest examples of endothermic compounds. Various
  8. geothermal
    of or relating to the heat in the interior of the earth
    Their work shows that geothermal energy can generate three million megawatts of renewable electricity—approximately 10 times the capacity of U.S. coal power plants. Scientific American (Feb 25, 2013)
  9. visionary
    a person with unusual powers of foresight
    Company founders are visionaries, skilled at discovering new markets, communicating great ideas, and having the chutzpah to make things work.
  10. providence
    the guardianship and control exercised by a deity
    He did not believe in miracles and special providences. Remsburg, John B.
    fate

    sometimes capitalized: Providence
  11. activist
    advocating direct action to achieve social change
    These images show just some of the globe-spanning good deeds done by the actress–turned–human rights activist.
    someone who vigorously advocates or opposes a cause or issue
  12. transaction
    conducting business within or between groups
    The company processed around 12 million financial transactions per year.
    conducting business within or between groups
  13. cyclical
    recurring in a repeated sequence of events
    The higher temperatures are due in part to cyclical weather patterns, according to the scientists.
    cycle= an interval of time during which a sequence of a recurring succession of events or phenomena is completed

    also cyclic
  14. Cyclops
    (Greek mythology) one of a race of giants having a single eye in the middle of their forehead
    In this comic collection, Power Pack team up with Wolverine, Beast, Night Crawler and Cyclops to take on numerous villains such as Sabretooth and Mystique.
  15. graphic
    evoking lifelike images within the mind
    Stories about people are graphic, full of individual details, and typically involve strong visual imagery. —Scientific American (May 14, 2013) Computer games are regularly criticised as a waste of time and for offering graphic depictions of violence.
  16. polygraph
    a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration)
    Even the harshest critics of polygraphs, however, agree that they work as interrogation aids. Washington Post (Jun 15, 2010)
  17. commemorative
    intended to honor the memory of someone or something
    Commemorative stamps are commonly destroyed when they do not sell. New York Times (Aug 22, 2012)
    intended to honor the memory of someone or something
  18. memoir
    an account of the author's personal experiences
    He also says he wrote the memoir in longhand, being "completely computer illiterate." Seattle Times (May 21, 2013)
  19. tactile
    of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
    “But online it’s no longer a tactile, kinesthetic experience,” she said.
  20. intact
    undamaged in any way
    Only the ground floor of the building remained intact, officials said.
Created on Tue May 28 12:59:57 EDT 2013 (updated Tue Sep 03 08:34:47 EDT 2013)

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