Word Study Crossroads Middle School 6 th Grade Trimester One
Updated 9/2014 Slide 2 mono / uni Definition: one, alone, single
Language of Origin: mono Greek uni - Latin Slide 3 mono / uni: one,
alone, single unison unison monotheistic monotheistic monologue
monologue Slide 4 unison -noun- Definition: simultaneous
performance of music or speech providing one harmonious sound
Sentence: The students recited the Pledge of Allegiance in unison
each school day. Slide 5 monotheistic -adjective- Definition:
believing that there is only one God Sentence: As opposed to the
ancient Egyptians and Greeks, other faiths are monotheistic, and
have only one God. Slide 6 monologue -noun- Definition: a long
speech given by one actor Sentence: As the comedian delivered the
monologue, the audience howled with laughter. Slide 7 di / bi
Definition: two, twice, happening every two Language of Origin: di
Greek bi - Latin Slide 8 di / bi: two, twice, happening every two
dilemma dilemma bilingual bilingual biannual biannual Slide 9
dilemma -noun- Definition: a situation requiring a decision between
two undesirable choices Sentence: He was faced with the dilemma
about what to do first: clean his room or do his homework. Slide 10
bilingual -adjective- Definition: able to speak two languages
Sophia was clearly bilingual because she spoke both English and
Spanish fluently. Hello! Hola! Slide 11 biannual - adjective-
Definition: happening twice a year At Crossroads Middle School,
parent conferences are a biannual event. Slide 12 semi Definition:
half, partial Language of Origin: Latin Slide 13 semi: half,
partial semiconscious semiprecious semicircle Slide 14
semiconscious -adjective- Definition: not fully aware or awake
Sentence: Due to his lack of sleep the night before, Joe was only
semiconscious for science class. Slide 15 semiprecious -adjective-
Definition: a stone having less worth than more valuable gems
Sentence: The ring Jasmine received from her grandmother featured a
gorgeous semiprecious stone. Slide 16 semicircle -noun- Definition:
half a circle Sentence: The kids sat in a semicircle waiting for
the mystery guest! Slide 17 poly / multi Definition: many, more
than one Language of Origin: poly Greek multi - Latin Slide 18 poly
/ multi: many, more than one polygon polyphobia multitude Slide 19
polygon -noun- Definition: a closed figure with three or more sides
and angles Sentence: We learned more about squares and rectangles,
which are polygons, in Geometry class. Slide 20 polyphobia -noun-
Definition: an excessive fear of many things Sentence: Due to the
mans polyphobia, he needed guidance on how to be able to function
day-to-day without anxiety. Slide 21 multitude -noun- Definition: a
large number; a crowd of people Sentence: It seemed like a
multitude of students were involved in the various school bands.
Slide 22 corp Definition: body Language of Origin: Latin Slide 23
corp : body corporation corporation corpulent corpulent corporal
corporal Slide 24 corporation -noun- Definition: a company
recognized by law to act as a single body Sentence: When a large
corporation, like Walmart, moves into a small town, local shops
often go out of business. Slide 25 corpulent -adjective-
Definition: large or bulky of body; fat The corpulent turkey was
the most delicious part of the holiday meal. Sentence: The
corpulent turkey was the most delicious part of the holiday meal.
Slide 26 corporal -adjective- Definition: relating to the body
Working outside in the summer heat might can feel like corporal
punishment. Sentence: Working outside in the summer heat might can
feel like corporal punishment. Slide 27 bene / eu Definition: good,
well Language of Origin: bene Latin eu Greek Slide 28 bene / eu :
good, well benevolent euphemism eulogy Slide 29 benevolent
-adjective- Definition: wishing to promote happiness of others;
kind; charitable The benevolent nature of the hospital nurse helped
the patients feel at ease. Sentence: The benevolent nature of the
hospital nurse helped the patients feel at ease. Slide 30 euphemism
-noun- Definition: a mild or indirect expression used instead of
one that is harsh or unpleasant The euphemism, He is a little thin
on top, is another way of saying someone is going bald. Sentence:
The euphemism, He is a little thin on top, is another way of saying
someone is going bald. Slide 31 eulogy -noun- Definition: a speech
that highly praises someone or something, typically honoring a
person who just died. During funerals, a family member or friend
often delivers a eulogy about the deceased. Sentence: During
funerals, a family member or friend often delivers a eulogy about
the deceased. Slide 32 circum Definition: about or around, on all
sides Language of Origin: Latin Slide 33 circ / circum: about or
around, on all sides circumnavigate circumnavigate circumvent
circumvent circumspect circumspect Slide 34 circumnavigate -verb-
Definition: to sail, fly, or go completely around It was a fabulous
experience to circumnavigate the lake in our own watercraft!
Sentence: It was a fabulous experience to circumnavigate the lake
in our own watercraft! Slide 35 circumvent -verb- Definition: to
find a way around a difficulty using cleverness or trickery The
clever toddler was able to circumvent the safety barriers set up by
his parents. Sentence: The clever toddler was able to circumvent
the safety barriers set up by his parents. Slide 36 circumspect
-adjective- Definition: being watchful on all sides When driving on
a busy road, you must be circumspect in order to be safe. Sentence:
When driving on a busy road, you must be circumspect in order to be
safe. Slide 37 junct Definition: join Language of Origin: Latin
Slide 38 junct : join conjunction conjunction juncture juncture
disjunction disjunction Slide 39 conjunction -noun- Definition: a
word that joins words, phrases, clauses or sentences Conjunctions
can be used in sentences to join two related ideas. Sentence:
Conjunctions can be used in sentences to join two related ideas.
Slide 40 juncture -noun- Definition: a point or line where two
things join A train stops at a juncture where people may need to
get on or off. Sentence: A train stops at a juncture where people
may need to get on or off. Slide 41 disjunction -noun- Definition:
the act disjoining; separation More often than not, there is a
disjunction between a persons beliefs and their actions. Sentence:
More often than not, there is a disjunction between a persons
beliefs and their actions.
