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Word Families B k I V ; U nit 3 pel / puls , jec / ject , mit / mis , mot/ mov 8 TH GRADE. pp. 20-25.
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Word FamiliesBk IV; Unit3pel/puls, jec/ject, mit/mis, mot/mov8THGRADE pp. 20-25
FILL IN YOUR CHART WITH THE FOLLOWING WORDS:Compel, Impulse,Expel, Conjecture, Dejected,Abject, Emissary, Dismissive, Remiss, Motive, Motif, Emote. EXAMPLE IS STARTED BELOW. Affixes and their meanings on the next slide.
Compel (com= along, with) Impulse (in= within) Expel (ex= out of) Conjecture (con= together) Dejected (de= down) Abject (ab= away) Emissary (ex= out) Dismissive (dis= apart, away) Remiss(re= back) Motive Motif Emote(e= out of)
Looking at the meanings of affixes and roots in your chart, infer what the words with pel/puls mean.
Compel • To force or strongly persuade; coerce
Looking at the meanings of affixes and roots on your chart, infer what the words with jac/ject mean.
ConjectureA guess, often one based on inadequate or faulty evidence
Looking at the meanings of affixes and roots on your chart, infer what the words with mit/mis mean.
Dismissive • Showing little regard, scornful
What is a synonymfordismissive? contemptuous
Remiss Failing to fulfill one’s duty; negligent
Mot/mov • To move
Looking at the meanings of affixes and roots on your chart, infer what the words with mot/mov mean.
Motive Cause for action
What is a synonymfor motive? incentive
Motif A reoccurring theme, subject, or idea
Emote • To dramatically express emotions