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Word Study. Year 3 Trimester 3. Magna/Mega. Latin, Greek Great; large -------------------- Magnify Magnificent Megalopolis. Magnify . Verb To make larger The biologist will use a microscope to magnify the tissue sample and examine the cells. . Magnificent . Adjective Grand

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  1. Word Study Year 3 Trimester 3

  2. Magna/Mega Latin, Greek Great; large -------------------- Magnify Magnificent Megalopolis

  3. Magnify • Verb • To make larger • The biologist will use a microscope to magnify the tissue sample and examine the cells.

  4. Magnificent • Adjective • Grand • The top of the Empire State Building offers magnificent views of New York City.

  5. Megalopolis • Noun • An area with many nearby cities • Andrew enjoys living in a megalopolis because it allows for easy travel between cities, whether for business trips or weekend adventures.

  6. Anthrop/Andr/Andro Greek Man; human -------------------- Anthropology Android Androgynous

  7. Anthropology • Noun • The study of mankind • Bart, an anthropology student at New York University, loves to visit the Hall of Human Origins at the Museum of Natural History.

  8. Android • Noun • Resembling a human • The android was able to move, talk, and understand basic commands.

  9. Androgynous • Adjective • Having both male and female human characteristics; neither clearly male nor clearly female • The androgynous gym uniforms were functional, but they were not flattering on anyone. • Many rock stars have an androgynous style.

  10. Phob/Phobe Greek Fear -------------------- Arachnophobia Agoraphobia Hydrophobia

  11. Arachnophobia • Noun • Fear of spiders • David loves all insects, and is particularly fascinated by spiders. His twin sister Erin, on the other hand, has a terrible case of arachnophobia.

  12. Agoraphobia • Noun • Fear of crowds • Francine enjoyed spending time with her friends, but her agoraphobia prevented them from going to concerts, the mall, or any other crowded place.

  13. Hydrophobia • Noun • Fear of water • Chloe’s agoraphobia prevented her from swimming with her friends at summer camp.

  14. Phon/Phono Greek Sound -------------------- Phonetic Cacophony Euphony

  15. Phonetic • Adjective • Relating to human speech sounds • Ms. Gravelle asked the eighth grade students to provide the phonetic spelling of their names in order to avoid mispronunciation at graduation.

  16. Cacophony • Noun • Harsh or discordant sounds • The cacophony coming from the orchestra room on the first day of rehearsal was soon replaced with beautiful music.

  17. Euphony • Noun • A pleasing sound, especially in speech • Hillary is often asked to perform voice-overs for commercials because her voice has a beautiful euphony.

  18. Tend/Tens Latin Stretch, strain -------------------- Contend Tendency Extend

  19. Contend • Verb • To strive against rivals or difficulties • Krystal had to contend against many other talented athletes for the coveted softball scholarship.

  20. Tendency • Noun • a natural inclination • Because of her hydrophobia, Chloe has a tendency to choose activities where water is not involved.

  21. Extend • Verb • to stretch out to full length • After months of physical therapy for her broken arm, Laura was finally able to extend it enough to reach to the back of her locker.

  22. Ambi/Amphi Greek Both, on both sides, around -------------------- Ambiguous Amphibian Ambivalent

  23. Ambiguous • Adjective • Having more than one meaning or understanding • Mr. Mooreland’s ambiguous answers did not help the students to understand the reasons behind the Holocaust.

  24. Amphibian • Noun • Able to adapt to both land and water • The blue-spotted salamander, found in woodland areas and small creeks, is an amphibian.

  25. Ambivalent • Adjective • Having mixed feelings; being unable to choose between two opposing sides • The whole family is ambivalent about the move to the suburbs; they love living in the city but know there are also many advantages to living in a quieter, less crowded place.

  26. Dorm/Hypno Latin Sleep -------------------- Dormitory Dormant Hypnotize

  27. Dormitory • Noun • A building with rooms for sleeping • Nora and Olivia slept in a dormitory while away at summer camp.

  28. Dormant • Adjective • In a state of rest or inactivity • Mr. St. Helens was dormant for many years before a massive eruption in 1980.

  29. Hypnotize • Verb • To put in a state of physical relaxation through mental concentration • Paula allowed the doctor to hypnotize her, hoping that it would help ease the symptoms of her agoraphobia.

  30. Ver Latin True -------------------- Verify Verdict Veritable

  31. Verify • Verb • To establish the truth of something • The post office had to verify Reid’s identity before issuing him a passport.

  32. Verdict • Noun • A decision based on facts • The judge issued a guilty verdict after hearing all of the evidence.

  33. Veritable • Adjective • Being in fact the truth; not false, unreal, or imaginary • Oscar Pistorius’s success at the 2012 Summer Olympics, despite the fact that he is an amputee, is a veritable victory for disabled athletes all over the world.

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