{Manu = hand

Words on the Vine Lesson 3

a·man·u·en·sis/əˌmany oˈensiso͞ /

-to make by hand or by machine

manufactu

re

We have factories that manufacture many items for local consumption.

-handbook

manua

l A leaked service manual of the LG-D821 a.k.a. Nexus 5 reveals most of what there is to know about the device - design, specs and even how to open it.

-a hand-written or typed composition

manuscri

ptThe writer laid his manuscript on the table, caressing the leaves still with one hand, reluctant to let it go.

-handcuffs; chains

manacl

e

Man wearing manacles escapes when he kicked out the window of a jail transport van.

-a treatment for the hands and nails

manicure

Manicures differ from one another in their usage of various creams, oils and treatments. Some are extremely pampering, which can be great for tired, overworked hands, while others are simple yet effective enough to give you the glamorous nails you desire.

-one who handles business affairs

manager

After a two week long search for a new boss, Sunderland have confirmed the appointment of Gus Poyet as their new manager with the hope that he will help lift them off the bottom of the Premier League table.

-to skillfully operate by hand

manipulat

eObjectiveStudents will demonstrate their understanding of basic puppet manipulation by having the puppet “talk” and “walk” in various styles across the puppet stage and say a simple phrase.

-a training exercise; practice movements (as by hand)

maneuve

r After blasting off of the launch pad, the Grasshopper climbs to a height of roughly 850 feet before leveling off.  As awe-inspiring as it may be to see this massive rocket lift off and stop in mid-air, it’s the lateral maneuver which really steals the show.

-an order or command placed in one’s hand

mandat

eOne of the most unpopular features of the Affordable Care Act seems to be the mandate that every American be covered by medical insurance.

-to release from one’s hand, to free

emancipat

eRumors recently circulated that 14-year-old Jaden Smith was hoping to be emancipated from his folks. And while both dad Will Smith and Jaden himself confirmed that the teen would not be leaving home just yet, the incident reminded us of all the celebrities who did choose to break away from their families.