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Vocabulary
Classical roots lessons 1-3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Envision | To imagine; to form a picture in the mind of something that has not yet happened |
| Revise | to look back and change;to correct and improve |
| visible | Able to be seen or perceived |
| visor | A shield for the eyes |
| respect | Admiration, high regard |
| spectator | Onlooker, one who watches and event without taking part |
| spectacle | A strikingly grand or unusual sight |
| Spectacular | Impressive to look at, remarkable |
| Audible | Able to be heard |
| Audience | The people who hear a speech or performance |
| audition | A tryout for a role |
| auditorium | A large room or hall where people gather to hear speakers or view performances |
| inaudible | Not able to be heard |
| megaphone | A cone-shaped horn used t direct the voice and make it sound louder |
| phonics | The study of the sounds of the letters in the alphabet |
| saxophone | A curved shaped instrument made of brass with a reed mouthpiece and keys for the fingers |
| stereophonic | An electric sound system |
| symphony | A long piece of music payed by and orchestra |
| avocation | A profession practiced with enjoyment |
| vocal | Connected with speaking or the voice |
| vocalist | Singer |
| vocation | A job |
| contradict | To speak against |
| dictation | The act of saying words for someone else to write down |
| dictator | A person who commands and rules with total authority |
| predict | To say what will happen in the future |
| verdict | The words of a decision from a jury |
| supervise | to direct or oversee, to look after and take care of |
| Prospect. | to look for;explore and search for mineral deposits |