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word power3 2009/2010
periods 1/2, 5, 6/7
18
English
Pre-School
11/10/2009

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Term
phenomenon
Definition

noun = unusual event

 

Snow in June would be quite a phenomenon.

Term

immortal

 

 

Definition

adj./noun = cannot die; or a person who cannot die

 

Zeus is immortal no matter what injuries he sustains.

Term

mortal

Definition

adj./noun = can die; human

 

Humans are mortal because they would die if they fell into a pit of lava.

Term
shrine
Definition

noun = a place of worship to honor

 

We left an offering of fruit at the shrine of the Goddess Demeter.

Term

tyrant


Definition

noun = a leader who rules harshly

 

Nero was a tyrant who ruled Rome with terrible cruelty.

Term

nymph

Definition

noun = a goddess living in nature

 

The garden nymph helped keep the rabbits from eating my flowers.

Term
sickle
Definition

noun = curved metal cutting tool

 

Cronus uses a sickle to take his father's realm.

Term
realm
Definition

noun = kingdom

 

Poseidon's realm is the ocean.

Term
idol
Definition

noun = an image worshiped or greatly loved 

 

I predict that you will become the next American Idol and be worshiped forever.

Term
acute
Definition

root word

 

acu = sharp

 

We had an acute pain in our heads from all of the dust.

Term
myth
Definition

noun =        legend, tale describing a superhuman                strength... teaches a life lesson and/or                 explains a natural phenomenon

 

"Pandora's Box" is my favorite myth because of the lesson it teaches

 

Term

auditorium

 

 

Definition

root word

 

aud = hear, listen

 

The auditorium is a great place to see a show.

 

 

Term
bicycle
Definition

root word

 

cycl = wheel, circular

 

We strapped the bicycle to the back of the car.

 

(Greek monster Cyclops = one-eyed monster)

Term
dynamic
Definition

root word

 

dynam = power

 

Her dynamic speech helped her with the election.

Term

metamorphosis

 


Definition

root word

 

morph = form

 

A caterpillar turning into a butterfly is an example of metamorphosis.

 

(Greek god Morpheus = god of dreams)

 

 

Term
accept
Definition

words confused

 

verb = to take or receive

 

Please accept this invitation to my party.

Term
except
Definition

words confused

 

preposition = but

 

Everyone went to lunch except Charlie.

 

 

Term
a lot
Definition

words confused

 

adj.= plenty

 

always two words

 

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