English 10 Root Words Group 1

Ms. Wells (United States of America)
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  1. phosphorescent
    emitting light without appreciable heat
  2. photogenic
    looking attractive in photographs
  3. lucid
    transparently clear; easily understandable
  4. elucidate
    make clear and comprehensible
  5. translucent
    allowing light to pass through diffusely
  6. circumspect
    careful to consider potential consequences and avoid risk
  7. prospect
    the possibility of future success
  8. specter
    a ghostly appearing figure
  9. invidious
    containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
    Hateful or spiteful
  10. providential
    peculiarly fortunate or appropriate
  11. improvise
    manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand
Created on Mon Oct 27 14:14:51 EDT 2014

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