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Greek Word Parts
telephones
Noun-An instrument that converts voice and other
sound signals into a form that can be transmitted
to remote locations and that receives and
reconverts waves into sound signals.
1. We have four telephones in our three-bedroom house.
cycle
Noun-any complete round or series of
occurrences that repeats or is repeated
2. The formation of clouds is part of the water cycle.
recycle
Verb-to treat or process (used or waste
materials) so as to make suitable for reuse
3. We recycle our aluminum cans, newspapers, and glass
bottles.
phonograph
Noun-any sound-reproducing machine
using records in the form of cylinders or
discs
4. This old phonograph is a real collector’s item now.
symbolic
Adjective-serving as a symbol of something
5. Waving the flag is a symbolic act.
microphone
Noun-an instrument capable of
transforming sound waves into changes
in electric currents or voltage, used in
recording or transmitting sound
6. Please speak into the microphone so that we can hear
you.
generation
Noun-the entire body of individuals
born and living at about the same time
7. Every generation creates its own type of music.
cyclone
Noun-a large-scale, atmospheric wind-and-pressure
system characterized by low pressure at its center and
by circular wind motion, counterclockwise in the
Northern Hemisphere, clockwise in the Southern
Hemisphere
8. The cyclone that came through here lifted our boat off the
lake.
symptoms
Noun- A characteristic sign or indication of
the existence of something else
9. One of the symptoms of measles is red spots on the
body.
genius
Noun-an exceptional natural capacity of intellect
10. Albert Einstein was a scientific genius.
synonyms
Noun-A word having the same or nearly the
same meaning as another word or other words
in a language.
11. How many synonyms can you think of for the word
large?
generator
Noun-a machine that converts one form of energy into
another
12. When the electricity went out, the
emergency generator took over.
synthetic
Adjective: not real or genuine; artificial
13. I’d rather wear cotton than any synthetic fabric.
genes
A segment of DNA, occupying a specific
place on a chromosome, that is the basic unit
of heredity.
14. Both of Sarah’s parents have genes for
brown eyes.
sympathetic
Adjective: characterized by, proceeding
from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy;
sympathizing; compassionate
15. When I told Dad about my
problem, he was sympathetic.
symphony
Noun: Music
16. The Danish symphony will play
first tonight.