Words: The Power Within

Lesson 8 –Making Sense of Things

Audible Audi + ible (able) Literal definition – able to hear Dictionary definition – (adj) able to be heard The audible laughter was distracting to the

speaker as he delivered his speech.

AUDI

Audience Audi + ence (act of) Literal definition – act of hearing Dictionary definition – (n) the assembled

spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting

The audience enjoyed the performance and gave the singer a standing ovation.

AUDI

Audio Dictionary definition – (n) sound, especially

when recorded, transmitted, or reproduced The poor audio in the video made it difficult

to understand what was being said.

AUDI - HEAR

Periscope Peri (around) + scop Literal definition – look around Dictionary definition – (n) an instrument by

which an observer, usually in a submerged submarine or behind a high wall, can see things that are otherwise out of sight

The soldier used his periscope to see over the wall and locate the enemy.

SCOP

Scope Dictionary definition – (v) to look at

carefully; (n) a range of view or action The bodyguard scoped the audience looking

for any signs of danger. Changing the schedule was beyond the

scope of his abilities, so he was stuck with what he had.

SCOP

Telescope Tele (far, distant) + scop Literal definition – look far Dictionary definition – (n) an optical

instrument designed to make distant objects seem nearer

The most powerful telescope can make objects millions of miles away seem close.

SCOP - LOOK

Despicable De (down, away, from) + spic Dictionary definition – (adj) literally, to look

down upon; deserving hatred or contempt Your actions were despicable, and they may

never forgive you for what you did.

SPECT (SPIC)

Inspect In (in, into) + spect Dictionary definition – (v) literally, to look

into; to look at closely, usually to assess the condition or discover problems or shortcomings

We inspected the car before we bought it to make sure it didn’t have any problems.

SPECT (SPIC)

Spectator Spect + or (one who) Literal definition – one who watches Dictionary definition – (n) a person who

watches a game, show, or other event

SPECT (SPIC) – LOOK, WATCH

Contact Con (together, with) + tact Literal definition – touch together Dictionary definition – (n) a state of physical

touching; (v) to communicate, usually to give or receive information

If that plant makes contact with your skin, it might leave a red mark.

Please contact me if you need further instructions.

TACT (TANG, TIG)

Intact In (not) + tact Literal definition – not touched Dictionary definition – (adj) not damaged in

any way; complete; untouched Luckily, our house was still intact after the

tornado passed.

TACT (TANG, TIG)

Tangible Tang + ible (able) Literal definition – able to be touched Dictionary definition – (adj) able to be

touched; perceptible by touch; clear and definite

You need to show tangible proof, like a receipt or note, if you are going to convince me you were really at the doctor yesterday.

TACT (TANG, TIG) - TOUCH

Evident E (out) + vid + ent (that which) Literal definition – that which sees out Dictionary definition – (adj) plain or obvious;

clearly seen or understood It is evident that you didn’t read your book

because you can’t answer even the most basic questions about it.

VID (VIS)

Video Vid Literal definition – see Dictionary definition – (n) the system of

recording, reproducing, or broadcasting moving visual images on or from videotape

We watched a video on diagramming sentences in grammar class. It was the best video ever!

VID (VIS)

Visible Vis + ible (able) Literal definition – able to see Dictionary definition – (adj) able to be seen Visible signs of sickness might include red

eyes and pale-colored skin.

VID (VIS) - SEE