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Ta-Na-E-Ka. Words with Latin Roots Definitions. audience. the group of spectators at a public event; listeners or viewers collectively, as in attendance at a theater or concert: The audience was respectful of the speaker's opinion. benefit.
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Ta-Na-E-Ka Words with Latin Roots Definitions
audience • the group of spectators at a public event; listeners or viewers collectively, as in attendance at a theater or concert: • The audience was respectful of the speaker's opinion.
benefit • something that is advantageous or good; an advantage: • He explained the benefits of public ownership of the postal system.
factory • a building or group of buildings with facilities for the manufacture of goods. • They call it a law school, but it's just a degree factory.
flexible • capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: • Gymnasts are very flexible athletes.
reduce • to bring down to a smaller extent, size, amount, number, etc.: • The doctor wants Sheila to reduce her weight by 10 pounds.
credit • commendation or honor given for some action, quality, etc.: • You should give credit where it is due.
dictionary • A reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them. • Sarah uses a dictionary to help her spell words correctly.
section • a part that is cut off or separated. • Ken reads the sports section of the newspaper first.
incredible • so extraordinary as to seem impossible: incredible speed. • 2. not credible; hard to believe; unbelievable: • The plot of the book is incredible.
structure • something built or constructed, as a building, bridge, or dam. • Max knew that a bunk bed was the perfect structure to use when building an indoor fort.
insect • This invertebrate has three pairs of legs and three body segments; head, thorax, and abdomen. • He wasn't one for using any kind of insect repellent
audio • of, pertaining to, or employed in the transmission, reception, or reproduction of sound. • The audio portion of the sound system did not work.
introduce • To cause to know; to make known by name. • Will you introduce him to me?
prediction • to declare or tell in advance; prophesy; foretell: • The weatherman’s prediction of rain was false.
destruction • the act of destroying • The volcano caused mass destruction in Haiti.
education • the act or process of imparting or acquiring particular knowledge or skills, as for a profession. • More women are going online to seek an education.
inject • 1. to force (a fluid) into a passage, cavity, or tissue: to inject a medicine into the veins. • 2. to introduce (something new or different): to inject humor into a situation. • Researchers have tried for decades to use tiny syringes to inject cells.
reflection • 1. an image; representation; counterpart • 2. a thought occurring in consideration or meditation • Such a thoughtful speech deserves our time and reflection.
objection • a reason or argument offered in disagreement, opposition, refusal, or disapproval. • Karen’s objection to the policy was withdrawn.
dejected • depressed in spirits; disheartened; low-spirited: • The dejected expression on the face of the loser spoiled my victory.
manufacture • the making of goods or wares by manual labor or by machinery, especially on a large scale: • Our companies manufacture television sets.
dictate • 1. to say or read (something) aloud for another person to transcribe or for a machine to record: to dictate some letters to a secretary. • 2. to give orders. • The answers to those questions dictate where to send your work.
