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Year 3, Trimester 1. Word Study. tri. Greek, Latin Three; third; happening once out of every three Triceps Trimester T riathlon. Triceps. Part of Speech: Noun Definition: A three-part muscle

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  1. Year 3, Trimester 1 Word Study

  2. tri • Greek, Latin • Three; third; happening once out of every three • Triceps • Trimester • Triathlon

  3. Triceps • Part of Speech: Noun • Definition: A three-part muscle In anatomy class, Jake learned that the triceps are the muscles in the back of the arm that help to extend the elbow.

  4. Trimester • Part of speech: noun • Definition: a term or period of three months; a term or period that is divided into three equal parts At Crossroads, the school year is split into three parts, called trimesters.

  5. Triathlon • Part of Speech: noun • Definition: An athletic contest made up of three consecutive events The Olympic triathlon contest requires athletes to swim .93 miles, bicycle 25 miles, and run 6.2 miles. At the academic triathlon, students competed in math, geography, and science categories.

  6. scope/spec • Greek • See, look, examine, observe • Spectacular • Speculate • Periscope

  7. Spectacular • Part of speech: adjective • Definition: exciting to see The hike to the top of Bear Mountain was difficult, but the view of the valley below was spectacular!

  8. Speculate • Part of speech: verb • Definition: to think or wonder about Because Rita didn’t know why James broke up with her, she could only speculate on the reasons behind his decision. Mrs. Frost asked the students to speculate about what they would like to be when they grow up.

  9. Periscope • Part of speech: noun • Definition: instrument for viewing things not in direct sight A periscope uses mirrors to reflect images of things that are not in a direct line of sight. The crew in the submarine used a periscope to see what was happening above the water.

  10. phil/philo • Greek • Love; friend • Philanthropic • Philosophy • Philology

  11. Philanthropic • Part of speech: adjective • Definition: showing concern for humanity, especially by performing charitable acts The company has many philanthropic initiatives, including a food drive and raising money for the American Cancer Society. This year, the student council will try to be more philanthropic by supporting charities in the community.

  12. Philosophy • Part of speech: noun • Definition: the love and pursuit of wisdom Amy went to college to study philosophy, where she learned about the great thinkers Aristotle, Descartes, Confucius, and Plato.

  13. Philology • Part of speech: noun • Definition: the love and study of words/literature Ms. Quintana considers herself a true philologist; she loves to read, work on crossword puzzles, and write whenever she has free time.

  14. son • Latin • Sound • Sonorous • Consonant • Sonar

  15. Sonorous • Part of speech: adjective • Definition: Loud, deep, or rich in sound The sonorous cadence of the cello in the orchestra perfectly matched the heaviness of the play’s themes. The sonorous echoes reverberating from the cave told us that it was very deep.

  16. Consonant • Part of speech: noun • Definition: a speech sound (with the exception of vowel sounds) The contestant on Wheel of Fortune had guessed all of the consonants in the alphabet, so she was forced to buy a vowel at her next turn.

  17. Sonar • Part of speech: noun • Definition: using sound waves to detect objects. Bats have terrible vision, but they are able to ‘see’ their surroundings by using sonar. The researchers used sonar to see the Titanic at the bottom of the ocean.

  18. vert/vers • Latin • Turn • Introvert • Controversy • Version

  19. Introvert • Part of speech: noun • Definition: being turned toward the inside Jamie was often described as an introvert; she is very shy and prefers to be alone rather than in large crowds.

  20. Controversy • Part of speech: noun • Definition: a long term public dispute or disagreement due to conflicting opinions The long standing controversy between the government and the Occupy Wall Street protesters will likely not be resolved any time soon. Animal testing is a controversial issue; supporters believe it is necessary to ensure products are safe for humans, but protesters believe it is cruel.

  21. Version • Part of speech: noun • Definition: a variation of an original The teacher created several different versions of the test to discourage students from cheating. The newest version of Angry Birds has more levels and better graphics.

  22. quad/quadr/quadri • Latin • Four • Quadrant • Quadriceps • Quadriplegic

  23. Quadrant • Part of speech: noun • Definition: any of the four quarters into which something is divided Mrs. Phelan told the students to graph the shape into quadrant II of the grid. The traffic camera is directed at the northern quadrant of the intersection.

  24. Quadriceps • Part of speech: noun • Definition: a large, four-part muscle in front of the thigh After completing ten sets of squats and lunges, Alex’s quadriceps were very sore.

  25. Quadriplegic • Part of speech: noun • Definition: one affected with paralysis of both arms and both legs After a tragic spinal injury during a football game, Rutgers’ defenseman Eric LeGrand was left as quadriplegic.

  26. locu/loqu • Latin • Speak • Elocution • Eloquent • Loquacious

  27. Elocution • Part of speech: noun • Definition: the art of public speaking The actress’s superb elocution captured the audience’s attention.

  28. Eloquent • Part of speech: adjective • Definition: speaking beautifully and forcefully The politician was so eloquent in his delivery that it was hard to disagree with his points. In order to be a princess, one must be both elegant and eloquent.

  29. Loquacious • Part of speech: adjective • Definition: excessive talking or wordiness Kristy was a very nice and friendly person, but she had the tendency to be quite loquacious at times. Frank’s loquacious nature made it difficult for Samantha to get her voice heard.

  30. super/hyper • Latin, Greek • Higher in quality or quantity; too much, excessive • Supersede • Superlative • Hyperbolic

  31. Supersede • Part of speech: verb • Definition: to replace or set aside in favor of something new or better The new disciplinary policy at school has superseded last year’s rules.

  32. Superlative • Part of speech: noun or adjective • Definition: n- the highest degree or status; adj - describing the highest degree or status At the end of the year the students were awarded superlatives for their achievements during the school year. The fit on my new jeans is superlative; I will never buy another brand again! In grammar, the superlative form of ‘better’ is ‘best.’

  33. Hyperbolic • Part of speech: adj • Definition: exaggerated The hyperbolic language of the newscasters only made the audience’s anxiety during the crisis worse.

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