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Greek/Latin Roots 7
#7 Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Dialogue | An exchange in words. |
Monologue | A long speech. |
Prologue | The introduction before the main story. |
Apologize | To say sorry. |
log | Greek root for "word". |
Strict | Highly enforced rules. |
Restrict | To contain in a certain area. |
Constrictor | A snake that suffocates by squeezing tightly. |
strict | Latin root for "draw tight". |
Maximize | Make the most of. |
Maximum | Greatest something can be. |
Maxim | A story that makes the most of a few words to restate a proven truth/principle. |
max | Latin root for "greatest". |
Novel | A new story. |
Novelty | Something that is unique, new, or different. |
Novice | Someone who is new to something. |
Nova | A star that has a sudden increase in brightness for a short period of time. |
nov | Latin root for "new". |
Propel | To move forward. |
Compelled | To feel the need to do something. |
Expelled | To be sent/driven away. |
Repel | To drive/send away. |
Propellers | What boats/planes use to move forward. |
pel | Latin root for "drive". |