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WORDS AT WORK. 8TH GRADE UNIT 2. ir- not. irrelevant- not connected with or relevant to something. irritate- to provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure
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WORDS AT WORK • 8TH GRADE UNIT 2
ir- not • irrelevant- not connected with or relevant to something. • irritate- to provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure • irrational- not logical or reasonable. In Math, not expressible as a ratio of two integers, and having an infinite and nonrecurring expansion when expressed as a decimal. Examples of irrational numbers are the number π and the square root of 2.
ir- not • irregular- not even or balanced in shape or arrangement • irreversible- not able to be undone or altered • irrigate- supply water (to land or crops) to help growth, typically by means of channels
ir- not • irresponsible- (of a person, attitude, or action) not showing a proper sense of responsibility • irrefutable- impossible to deny or disprove
multi/poly -many • multimedia- using more than medium of expression or communication • polyglot- knowing or using several languages • polysyllabic- having more than one syllable
multi/poly- many • multiple- having or involving several parts, members, or elements • polynomial- consisting of several terms. In Math, an expression of more than two algebraic terms. • polygon- a plane figure with at least three straight sides and angles, typically five or more
multi/poly- many • Multicultural- of, relating to, or constituting several cultural or ethnic groups within a society • polytheism-the belief or worship of more than one god • multicellular-(of an organism or part) having or consisting of many cells
multi/poly-many • polymer- a substance that has a molecular structure consisting chiefly or entirely of a large number of similar units bonded together • polyester- a fabric made of polyester fiber or fabric
multi/poly- many • multitude- a large gathering of people • multigenerational- of or relating to several generations • multitasking- The ability of a person to perform more than one task at the same time. • polygraph-a machine designed to detect and record changes in physiological characteristics, such as a person's pulse and breathing rates, used esp. as a lie detector.
omni- all • omniscient- knowing everything • omnipotent- (of a deity) having unlimited power; able to do anything • omnivore-an animal or person that eats food of both plant and animal origin
pan- all, entire • panorama- an unbroken view of a whole region surrounding an observer • pandemonium- wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar • pandemic- (of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world
pan- all, entire • panacea- a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases • Pangaea- a supercontinent comprising all the continental crust on the Earth.
pan- all, entire • pantomine- A dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music.
tact, tang, tag, tig, ting- touch • intangible- unable to be touched or grasped, not having physical presence • contiguous- sharing a common border, touching (ex 48 of the 50 United States) • Contact- the state or condition of physically touching
tact, tang, tag, tig, ting- touch • tactile- of or connected with a sense of touch • contagious- likely to spread or affect others; of a disease- spread from one individual to another by direct or indirect contact
tact, tang, tag, tig, ting- touch • intact- not damaged or impaired in any way; complete