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Week One

Week One. All Things Great and Small. magni , maxi = great or large micro, min = small. diminutive (adj). Definition = smaller than usual; tiny The diminutive kindergartner was afraid to get on the bus with the larger students. diminutive duh-MIN-you- tiv.

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Week One

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  1. Week One

  2. All Things Great and Small • magni, maxi = great or large • micro, min = small

  3. diminutive (adj) • Definition = smaller than usual; tiny • The diminutive kindergartner was afraid to get on the bus with the larger students.

  4. diminutive duh-MIN-you-tiv • The diminutive little man caused me nothing but grief when I took him to school and tried to teach him algebra.

  5. magnanimous (adj) • Definition = generous; not selfish; forgiving • The magnanimous neighbor forgave the boys for breaking her window with their ball.

  6. magnanimousmag-NAN-i-mus • It was a magnanimous gesture for Frog to save his friend without concern for his own safety.

  7. magnificent (adj) • Definition = having a splendid appearance; full of beauty; • The tourists stood in awe at the magnificent Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.

  8. magnificentmag-NIFF-uh-cent • The magnificent view from the top of the mountain took my breath away.

  9. maximize (verb) • Definition = to increase to the greatest amount possible • To maximize his chances for a home run, he hit the ball into left field.

  10. maximizeMAX-uh-mize • Jason will attempt to maximize his upper body mass by drinking protein shakes made with kelp powder.

  11. microbe (noun) • Definition = a very small living thing, especially bacteria; a germ • A small microbe that was found in the drinking water was responsible for the illness.

  12. microbeMY-krobe • The scientist identified the microbe that was causing the disease.

  13. microphone (noun) • Definition = a device that changes sound waves so they can be recorded or amplified • Please turn down the sound so that the microphone doesn’t screech!

  14. microphoneMY-kro-fone • The microphone went dead during her performance; therefore, no one could hear her singing.

  15. mince (verb) • Definition = to cut into very small pieces • Will you please mince the onions so that the pieces can be mixed into the meatloaf?

  16. mince • Every time I start to mince the garlic, I get hungry for Italian food!

  17. minuscule (adj)or miniscule • Definition = very, very small; teeny-tiny • The sliver was so minuscule that it was nearly impossible to take it out of her finger.

  18. minusculeMIN-uh-skewel • Of course, the minuscule burger by itself was not quite enough to make an entire meal.

  19. Week Two

  20. Earth and Sea • aqua, hydr, mar = water • geo, terra = earth

  21. aquatic (adj) • Definition = living or growing in water • The aquatic plants made it hard to swim in the pond.

  22. aquaticuh-QUAH-tic • At Sea World, visitors enjoy the aquatic animals living in harmony with their environment.

  23. aqueduct (noun) • Definition = a channel for carrying water • The aqueduct carried the water from the wet northern region to the drier southern region of California.

  24. aqueductAH-kwuh-duct • The aqueducts of ancient Roman times carried water into the city.

  25. dehydrate (verb) • Definition = to become dry; to lose water • After running for half an hour, I became dehydrated and needed to drink some water.

  26. dehydratede-HI-drate • Symptoms of dehydration include inability to think clearly and feelings of nausea.

  27. marina (noun) • Definition = a small harbor for docking small boats • The marina was dotted with the masts of sail boats.

  28. marinamuh-REE-nuh • The marina provided the Bassett family a safe place to dock the boat while they ate dinner.

  29. hydroelectric (adj) • Definition = related to electricity made from the energy of falling water • The hydroelectric plant was built with tax-payer dollars to provide electricity for the citizens of Los Angeles.

  30. hydroelectrichi-dro-ee-LEK-trick • Electricity generated through hydroelectric power is very inexpensive.

  31. hydrophobia (noun) • Definition = fear of water • Carl’s hydrophobia prevented him from ever learning how to swim.

  32. hydrophobiahi-dro-FO-bee-uh • A hydrophobic fish would be a sad sight, indeed.

  33. geographer (noun) • Definition = a person who studies the natural features of the earth • Google Earth hires geographers to verify the accuracy of the maps that are posted online.

  34. geographergee-OG-rofer • The geographer selected the maps to show the topography of the San Francisco Bay area after the earthquake.

  35. terrestrial (adj) • existing on earth, related to the world • UCLA’s geologist had terrestrial interests; she wanted to study about California’s supply of natural gas.

  36. terrestrialtare-REST-real • E.T., the extra-terrestrial, was named E.T. because he was not-of-this-world.

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