Word Study Trimester 32010 - 2011

Power Point by Jen Fava

for the Crossroads Middle SchoolWord Study Committee

man-/manu-Definition: hand, hands

Language of Origin: Latin

man-/manu-: hand, hands

• manual manual

• manipulatemanipulate

• emancipateemancipate

• maneuvermaneuver

manual-adjective-

Definition: made, done or worked on by hand

Maria and her friends from the photography club found that developing film required a

lot of manual labor.

manipulate-verb-

Definition: to handle skillfully

With careful practice, Tim was able to manipulate the 1990’s DVD player that his

dad found in the attic.

emancipate-verb-

Definition: to set free

When Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, his intent was to

emancipate all slaves.

maneuver-noun-

Definition: a planned and controlled movement of ships, troops, etc.

To prepare for the war, the marines performed tactical maneuvers off the

coast.

graph-graph-Definition: drawn or written

Language of Origin:Greek

graph-: drawn or written

• seismographseismograph

• calligraphycalligraphy

• topographytopography

• bibliographybibliography

seismograph-noun-

Definition: an instrument that records the intensity and duration of earthquakes

A Chinese astronomer named Zhang Heng invented the first seismograph, a device

used to detect earthquakes.

calligraphy -noun-

Definition: artistic handwriting

The Arabic calligraphy that covers the entrance to the Taj Mahal is smaller at the bottom and larger atthe top, so that it looks uniform from a distance.

topography-noun-

Definition: the science of representing surface features of a region on maps or

charts

The topography of the United States is varied from coast to coast.

bibliography-noun-

Definition: a list of writings on a given subject or by a given author

Sarah added a bibliography to the end of her research paper.

luc-/lun-/lustr-

Definition: light

Language of Origin:Latin

luc-/lun-/lustr-: light

• illuminate

• lucid

• elucidate

• translucent

illuminate-verb-

Definition: to give light to, light up

There is a part of the moon that remains forever dark to our eyes, as the sun’s

rays are unable to illuminate it.

lucid-adjective-

Definition: shining, transparent, clear

After reading the instructions over and over again, Amrita finally had a lucid idea of what she was supposed to do.

elucidate-verb-

Definition: to make something clear; explain

Bert worked hard to elucidate the mysteryin Murder on the Orient Express, so that he could figure it out before the end of the novel.

translucent-adjective-

Definiton: letting light pass through, but not transparent

The translucent bands of light that spread across the arctic sky are more

commonly known as the Aurora Borelias, or the Northern Lights.

port-Definition: carry, bring, bear

Language of Origin: Latin

port-: carry, bring, bear

• import

• deportation

• transport

import-verb-

Definition: to bring in from another country

The Romans were able to import goods and merchandise from the lands they

conquered.

deportation-noun-

Definition: an explusion

To avoid the threat of deportation, Sandra Bullock claimed that she was engaged to her secretary in The Proposal.

transport-verb-

Definition: to carry from one place to another

As a bus driver, Agatha’s job was to safely transport children

from their neighborhood to the school.

macro-macro-

Definition: large or longDefinition: large or long

Language of Origin:Language of Origin:

GreekGreek

macro-: large or longmacro-: large or long

• macrocosmmacrocosm

• macrobioticmacrobiotic

macrocosm-noun-

Definition: the whole universe To a teenager, their macrocosm revolves almost entirely around

themselves.

macrobioticmacrobiotic-adjective--adjective-

Definition: of a diet that is intended to prolong Definition: of a diet that is intended to prolong life, based on brown rice and other organic life, based on brown rice and other organic

foodsfoods

Studies have shown that a Studies have shown that a

macrobiotic diet is macrobiotic diet is

healthier and more healthier and more

beneficial than any beneficial than any

other kind.other kind.

biblio-biblio-

Definition: book or booksDefinition: book or books

Language of Origin:Language of Origin:

Greek Greek

biblio: book or booksbiblio: book or books

• bibliophilebibliophile

• bibliomaniacbibliomaniac

bibliophilebibliophile--noun-noun-

Definition: lover of books, especially one Definition: lover of books, especially one who likes to collect bookswho likes to collect books

Jessie’s friends labeled her as a bibliophile, Jessie’s friends labeled her as a bibliophile, because they often found her in the library because they often found her in the library

contently reading.contently reading.

bibliomaniacbibliomaniac-noun--noun-

Definition: one who has an extreme fondness Definition: one who has an extreme fondness for books, especially the collecting of themfor books, especially the collecting of them

Ashley’s friends classified her Ashley’s friends classified her

as a bibliomaniac, because, as a bibliomaniac, because,

no matter what, she was always no matter what, she was always

found with a book in her hand.found with a book in her hand.

vacu- vacu-

Definition: to emptyDefinition: to empty

Language of Origin:Language of Origin:

LatinLatin

vacu-: to emptyvacu-: to empty

• evacuationevacuation

• vacuousvacuous

• vacatevacate

• vacancyvacancy

evacuationevacuation-noun--noun-

Definition: a leaving empty; withdrawal Definition: a leaving empty; withdrawal from; removalfrom; removal

Within the span of the whole school year, Within the span of the whole school year, there were a total of 20 fire evacuation there were a total of 20 fire evacuation

drills.drills.

vacuousvacuous-adjective--adjective-

Definition: showing no thought or Definition: showing no thought or intelligence; foolish; stupid; having no intelligence; foolish; stupid; having no

meaning or directionmeaning or direction

His words and behavior His words and behavior

were often vacuous, were often vacuous,

demonstrating his lack demonstrating his lack

of intelligence.of intelligence.

vacatevacate-verb--verb-

Definition: go away from and leave empty or Definition: go away from and leave empty or unoccupied; make vacantunoccupied; make vacant

Luce and her family were forced to vacate Luce and her family were forced to vacate their apartment after they discovered their apartment after they discovered

black mold in the living room.black mold in the living room.

vacancyvacancy-noun--noun-

Definition: emptiness; an unoccupied Definition: emptiness; an unoccupied positionposition

Miles’s job transfer left a vacancy for Miles’s job transfer left a vacancy for his former position.his former position.

jun-/juven-jun-/juven-

Definition: young, youthfulDefinition: young, youthful

Language of Origin:Language of Origin:

LatinLatin

jun-/juven-: young, jun-/juven-: young, youthfulyouthful

• rejuvenaterejuvenate

• juvenilejuvenile

• juniorjunior

rejuvenaterejuvenate

-verb--verb-

Definition: make young or vigorous again; Definition: make young or vigorous again; give youthful qualitiesgive youthful qualities

Amelia’s efforts to rejuvenate her lifestyle Amelia’s efforts to rejuvenate her lifestyle were in vain; she still preferred things the were in vain; she still preferred things the

old fashioned way.old fashioned way.

juvenilejuvenile-adjective--adjective-

Definition: young, youthful, immatureDefinition: young, youthful, immature

In In The Watsons Go To Birmingham, Byron , Byron Watson is labeled a juvenile delinquent Watson is labeled a juvenile delinquent because he is always getting in trouble.because he is always getting in trouble.

juniorjunior

-adjective--adjective-Definition: of or for younger people Definition: of or for younger people (a junior choir);(a junior choir);

the younger the younger (especially of a son having the same name as (especially of a son having the same name as the father)the father)

Sam was considered a junior Sam was considered a junior

version of his father, version of his father,

because they shared so because they shared so

many characteristics, many characteristics,

not just their name!not just their name!