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Unit 1
Vocab for Mrs.Heckman
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English
9th Grade
09/12/2011
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Term
PHOT, PHOS
Greek
 Definition
light
Term
LUC
Latin LUX, LUCIS
 Definition
light
Term
SPEC
Latin SPECERE, SPECTUM
 Definition
to look at
Term
VID,
Latin VIDERE, VISUM
 Definition
to see, to look
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Phototropic
adj
 Definition
Tending to grow or move towards light
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Phosphorescent
adj
 Definition
Giving off light without heat
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Photogenic
adj
 Definition
Attractive in pictures or photgraphs
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Lucid
adj
 Definition
Easy to understand; clear
Term
elucidate
v
 Definition
To make clear by explaining
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Translucent
adj
 Definition
Allowing light to pass through.
Term
Circumspect
adj
 Definition
Careful; mindful of rules and consequences
Term
Prospect
n
 Definition
That which is looked forward to; an expectation
Term
Specter
n
 Definition
A ghost or phantom.
Term
Invidious
adj
 Definition
Hateful or spiteful
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Providential
adj
 Definition
Happening by good fortune; lucky
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Improvise
v
 Definition
To create without any forethought or preparation.
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