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Classical Roots L2+3
English words from Lesson 3 of Classical Roots Textbook
Term | Definition |
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Addictive | 1. Adjective 2. Habit-forming, hard to break away from, easy to say yes to. |
Avocation | 1. Noun 2. A pastime or hobby; a profession practiced with enjoyment. |
Contradict | 1. Verb 2. To speak against; to say the opposite of. |
Dictation | 1. Noun 2. The act of saying words for someone else to write down. |
Dictator | 1. Noun 2. A person who commands and rules with total authority. |
Predict | 1. Verb 2. To say what will happen in the future, often using reason or experience. |
Verdict | 1. Noun 2. The words of decision from a jury. |
Vocal | 1. Adjective 2. Connected with speaking or with the voice. |
Vocalist | 1. Noun 2. A singer. |
Vocation | 1. Noun 2. A job; a calling inclination toward a type of work or service. |
Audible | 1. Adjective. 2. Able to be heard, loud enough to here. |
Audience | 1. Noun. 2. The people who hear a speech or performance. |
Audition | 1. Noun. 2. A tryout for a role, a hearing to test and judge a performer's ability. |
Auditorium | 1. Noun. 2. A large room or hall where people gather to hear speakers or view performances. |
Inaudible | 1. Adjective. 2. Not able to be heard, too soft or faint to hear, unheard. |
Megaphone | 1. Noun. 2. A cone-shaped horn used to direct the voice and make it sound louder. |
Phonics | 1. Noun. 2. The study of sounds of the letter of the alphabet. |
Saxophone | 1. Noun. 2. A curved wind instrument made of brass with a reed mouthpiece and keys for the fingers. |
Stereophonic | 1. Adjective. 2. An electronic system that blends sounds from more than one source. |
Symphony | 1. Noun. 2. A long piece of music to be played by an orchestra. |