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Lesson 8

Lesson 8. Eponyms : Is a word that comes from the name of a person or place. Derrick - a large crane. Mesmerize- means “to hypnotize”. Zinnia- is a colorful flower. Cardigan - is a sweater that buttons in front. Maverick - is someone who doesn’t go along with a group’s thinking.

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Lesson 8

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  1. Lesson 8 Eponyms: Is a word that comes from the name of a person or place.

  2. Derrick- a large crane.

  3. Mesmerize- means “to hypnotize”.

  4. Zinnia- is a colorful flower.

  5. Cardigan- is a sweater that buttons in front.

  6. Maverick- is someone who doesn’t go along with a group’s thinking.

  7. Boycott: you stop using something.

  8. Saturnine- means “gloomy”

  9. Laconic- someone who uses few words.

  10. Sequoia- is a giant redwood tree.

  11. Bacitracin- is an antibiotic ointment.

  12. Savory- appetizing; pleasingly respectable

  13. SEDATE- To tranquilize, to calm

  14. Singular- exceptional; distinguished from others

  15. Spontaneous- unplanned

  16. Usurp- to take over illegally; to seize by force without right

  17. Whimsical- playful; fanciful

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