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Part 2: Matching (20 points)— D UE THURSDAY, 11/12

In your notebook, write the number, word, letter A ND d efinition for each number below. DO NOT JUST WRITE

THE NUMBER AND THE LETTER!

1. astrology

A. a machine reproducing sound

2. astronomy

B. far reaching sound

3. benephile

C. a good person

4. hydrant

D. large outlet for water

5. megaphone

E. study of stars

6. micrometer

F.instrument used to increase loudness of voice

7. pathology

G. measures very small things

8. phonograph

H. systemized knowledge of stars

9. pseudonym

I. false name

10. telephone

J. study of diseases

Part III: Definitions (10 points)— D UE THURSDAY, 11/12

Define the words below in your notebook. The words in i talics a re fabricated (meaning the s lanted words are

made up).

1. autonomy s elfrule; selfknowledge

2. hydrometer m easurement of water; a device for measuring water

3. photograph p icture; production of an image by the action of light; written light

4. m egastrophobia f ear/hatred of large stars; large fear/hatred of stars

5. microbiology s tudy or science of small life; science of small microorganisms

Part 4: Words Within the Words (25 points)— D UE TUESDAY, 11/17

For each number below, write the word on the first line, identify the root word on the second line, tell what the

root word means on the third line ( N umbers 3, 6, and 9 have two roots in the word. Name and define them

BOTH. ) , and define the whole word on the fourth line. LABEL EACH LINE!

1. m icroscope

Root: m icro

Root Meaning: s mall

Word Definition: a device for seeing the very small

2. p seudopod

Root: p seudo

Root Meaning: f alse

Word Definition: [ a creature with] a false foot

3. h ydroplane

Root: h ydro

Root Meaning: w ater

Word Definition: a plane that can take off from and land on water

4. a gronomy

Root: n omy

Root Meaning: k nowledge; rule

Word Definition: t he science of soil management and crop production

5. b enefactor

Root: b ene

Root Meaning: g ood, well

Word Definition: o ne who does good

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