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Greek/Latin Roots 7
#7 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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". |