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Lesson 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| photocopy | a paper copy of a document or picture that is made with a special machine (copier or photocopier). Mrs. Darby made a photocopy of the permission slip. |
| photograph | a picture made by a camera (also called a photo). Mom placed several photographs from our vacation in an album. |
| photon | a tiny particle of light or electromagnetic radiation. The famous scientist Albert Einstein conducted research related to the photon. |
| photosynthesis | the process by which a green plant turns water and carbon dioxide into food when the plant is exposed to light. Photosynthesis requires light energy that is typically provided by the sun. |
| telephoto | a lens for a camera that makes far away objects appear to be closer. Dad uses a telephoto lens to take photographs of birds without getting close to them. |
| incapable | not able to do something; not having the necessary skill or ability to perform a specific act or function. The injured bird is now incapable of flight. |
| ineligible | not allowed to do or be something; legally disqualified. McDonalds employees are ineligible to play their Monopoly game. |
| imbalance | a state or condition in which different things do not occur in equal or proper amounts. There is a definite imbalance of power in countries ruled by dictators. |
| illiterate | not knowing how to read or write; having or showing a lack of knowledge about a particular subject. When it comes to politics, I’m completely illiterate. |
| illogical | not thinking about things in a reasonable or sensible way; unreasoning. The idea that I’d have time to do four hours of homework on a day when I have a football game is completely illogical. |
| photo- | light |
| im- | not |
| in- | not |
| il- | not |