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ject, sect
3-4 Grade 5 Greek/Latin Roots
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ject | thrown |
| sect | cut |
| dejected | low in spirits, depressed |
| dissect | to cut open or pull apart (for scientific observation); to break down the parts (of a conversation or letter) and examine |
| injection | the insertion of a substance into the body (as in a shot) |
| insect | small invertebrate animal (such as spiders or centipedes) with a well-defined head, thorax, and abdomen |
| interject | to break into or interrupt conversation |
| intersection | a point where lines or streets meet and cross |
| projection | the act of pushing or throwing outward; a prediction made by concluding from past observations |
| section | one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to create a whole |
| sector | a particular aspect of life or activity, a social group that forms part of the society |
| trajectory | the path followed by an object or person |