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What’s in a Word?
Science often seems difficult to people because of the number of new words that it
presents. These new words may make an idea that is relatively easy to understand seem difficult
because of the language that is used.
Below are some items, which you probably encountered at a very early age. The only
difference is the words involved have been made more difficult. Read the paragraph and use a
dictionary for the words you don’t understand. Write the appropriate title for each of the items
below.
Part I
Item
Title
1.
A research team proceeded toward the apex of a
natural geologic protuberance, the purpose of their expedition
being the procurement of a sample of fluid hydride of oxygen
in a large vessel, the exact amount of which was unspecified.
One member of the team precipitantly descended, sustaining
severe fractural damage to the upper cranial portion of his
anatomical structure. Subsequently, the second member of the
team performed a self-rotational translation oriented in the
direction taken by the first team member.
2.
A triumvirate of murine rodents totally devoid of
ophthalmic acuity were observed in a state of rapid locomotion
in pursuit of an agriculturalist’s uxorial adjunct. Said adjunct
then performed a triple caudectomy utilizing an acutely honed
bladed instrument generally used for subdivision of edible tissue.
3.
a female of the Homo Sapiens species was the possessor
of a small, immature ruminant of the genus Ovis, the outermost
covering of which reflected all wavelengths of visible light with
luminosity equal to that of a mass of naturally occurring
microscopically crystalline water. Regardless of the translational
pathway chosen by the Homo Sapiens female, there was 100%
probability that the aforementioned ruminant would select the
same pathway.
Part II - Translate the following items into more common terms.
1.
Scintillate, scintillate, asteroid minific.
2.
Members of an avian species of identical plumage congregate.
3.
Surveillance should precede saltation.
4.
Pulchritude possesses solely cutaneous profundity.
5.
It is fruitless to become lachrymose over precipitately departed lacteal fluid.
6.
The stylus is more potent than the claymore.
7.
It is fruitless to attempt to indoctrinate a superannuated canine with innovative
maneuvers.
8.
The temperature of the aqueous content of an unremittingly ogled saucepan does not
reach 212° F/ 100 ° C.
9.
All articles that coruscate with resplendence are not truly auriferous.
10.
Where there are visible vapors in ignited carbonaceous materials, there is conflagration.
11.
Sorting on the part of mendicants must be interdicted.
12.
A plethora of individuals with expertise in culinary techniques vitiate the potable
concoction produced by steeping certain comestibles.
13.
Individuals who make their abode in vitreous edifices would be advised to refrain from
catapulting petrous projectiles.
14.
Neophyte’s serendipity.
15.
Exclusive dedication to necessitous chores without interludes of hedonistic diversion
renders Jack a hebetudinous fellow.
16.
A revolving lithic conglomerate accumulates no congeries of a small green bryophytic
plant.
17.
The person presenting the ultimate cachinnation possesses thereby the optimal
cachinnation.
18.
Missiles of ligneous or petrous consistency have the potential of fracturing my osseous
structure, but appellations will eternally remain innocuous.
Part III Building Blocks of Words- Define the following, using a dictionary, then apply your
new knowledge to answer the questions.
Group 1
1.
Thermometer:______________________________________________________
2.
Thermostat: _______________________________________________________
3.
Thermos bottle _____________________________________________________
4.
Exothermic _______________________________________________________
What would you conclude “therm” refers to? _____________________________
Group 2
1.
Photosynthesis _____________________________________________________
2.
Photon ___________________________________________________________
3.
Photobiotic ________________________________________________________
4.
Photochromatic ____________________________________________________
5.
Photocell _________________________________________________________
6.
Photoelectric ______________________________________________________
7.
Photophobia _______________________________________________________
8.
Photoreceptor ______________________________________________________
9.
Photothermic ______________________________________________________
What would you conclude “photo” means? ______________________________
Group 3
1.
Speedometer ______________________________________________________
2.
Chronometer ______________________________________________________
3.
Manometer ________________________________________________________
4.
Altimeter _________________________________________________________
What do you conclude the suffix “meter” means? _________________________
Group 4
1.
Inhale ___________________________________________________________
2.
Exhale ___________________________________________________________
3.
Endoskeleton ______________________________________________________
4.
Exoskeleton _______________________________________________________
What does the prefix “exo” mean? _____________________________________
What does the prefix “endo” mean? ____________________________________
Group 5
1.
Periscope ________________________________________________________
2.
Microscope _______________________________________________________
3.
Spectroscope ______________________________________________________
4.
Telescope _________________________________________________________
What does “scope” at the end of a word mean? ___________________________
Group 6
1.
Zoology _______________________________________________________
2.
Biology __________________________________________________________
3.
Pathology ________________________________________________________
4.
Cardiology________________________________________________________
What does the suffix “ology” mean? ____________________________________
Part IV – From the key terms in Part III, how would you define the following words?
You may refer to your answers in Part III, but do NOT consult a dictionary.
1.
Photosensitive _____________________________________________________
2.
Photometer ________________________________________________________
3.
Thermotherapy ____________________________________________________
4.
Endothermic ______________________________________________________
In the following you are given the meaning of some words roots. Use them to determine
the new words.
1.
If “kinesis” means motion, what word should mean motion caused by light?
____________________________________________
2.
3.
4.
If “hyper” means too much, and “kinesis” means motion, what word could mean
overactive? ___________________________________________
If “tele” means at a distance, what instrument could be used for seeing at a
distance?___________________________________________
Would you be more likely to go to an endodontist or an exodontist to have a tooth pulled?
Part V – Elaborate using one of the groups listed above, Describe their similarities and
differences in detail. You may use an illustration in addition to the paragraph
Part VI – Create your own. Write one paragraph and one statement following part I and II.