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Semester 1 Final Vocabulary and Greek Roots - Language Arts
These are the vocabulary and greek roots that must be known to pass the Semester 1 Final, so study hard!
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12/15/2010
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Etymology
 Definition
The study of where words come from
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Expound
 Definition
To explain in detail
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Irksome
 Definition
Annoying
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Reticent
 Definition
Reluctant; is not willing to talk
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Assuage
 Definition
To feel relieved; to make less difficult
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Lucid
 Definition
Easily understood
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Coalition
 Definition
An alliance of people
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Wretched
 Definition
Miserable
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Forlorn
 Definition
Lonely or sad
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Covet
 Definition
To long for
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Wary
 Definition
Cautious
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Pantomime
 Definition
To act without speaking
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Aesthetic
 Definition
A standard of artistic beauty
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Arboretum
 Definition
A park where trees and shrubs are displayed and studied
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Aviary
 Definition
A large cage or building for holding birds
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Adage
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A traditional saying widely considered to be wise and true
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Pseudonym
 Definition
A fake name used by an author
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Impromptu
 Definition
Without preparation or rehearsel
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Anthrop (Greek Root)
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Human
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Chron (Greek Root)
 Definition
Time
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Dem (Greek Root)
 Definition
People
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Morph (Greek Root)
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Morph
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Path (Greek Root)
 Definition
Feeling, suffering
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Pedo/Ped (Greek Root)
 Definition
Children
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Philo/Phil (Greek Root)
 Definition
Love for, strong affinity
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Aster/Ast (Greek Root)
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Star
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Gen (Greek Root)
 Definition
Giving birth
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Graph (Greek Root)
 Definition
Write
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Logue/Log (Greek Root)
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Thought
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Photo (Greek Root)
 Definition
Light
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Tele (Greek Root)
 Definition
Far off
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Aero/Aer (Greek Root)
 Definition
Atmosphere; air
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Cosm (Greek Root)
 Definition
Universe; world
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Chrom (Greek Root)
 Definition
Color
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Derm (Greek Root)
 Definition
Skin
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Gam (Greek Root)
 Definition
Marriage
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Gastro (Greek Root)
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Stomach
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Hemo/Hema (Greek Root)
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Blood
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Hydro/Hydra (Greek Root)
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Water
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Ortho (Greek Root)
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Straight; correct
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Paleo (Greek Root)
 Definition
Old
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Phobia (Greek Root)
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Fear
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Poli (Greek Root)
 Definition
City
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Poly (Greek Root)
 Definition
Many
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Psych (Greek Root)
 Definition
Mind, soul
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