Interesting Places DIA Diagonal Dia gon angle al related to Literal definition related to angle across Dictionary definition n a straight line joining two opposite corners of a square rectangle or other straightsided shape ID: 917061
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Slide1
Words: The Power Within
Silver Edition – Lesson 13
Interesting Places
Slide2DIA
Diagonal
Dia
+
gon
(angle) + al (related to)
Literal definition – related to angle across
Dictionary definition – (n) a straight line joining two opposite corners of a square, rectangle, or other straight-sided shape; (
adj
) referring to a line joining two opposite corners
Write the hypotenuse measurement on the diagonal.
Slide3DIA
Diagram
Dia
+ gram (write)
Literal definition – write across; write through
Dictionary definition – (n) a simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something; (v) to make a simplified drawing of something
Use the diagram to help with the problem.
We diagramed the layout of the warehouse.
Slide4DIA – ACROSS, THROUGH
Diameter
Dia
+ meter (measure)
Literal definition – measure across; measure through
Dictionary definition – (n) a straight line passing from side to side through the center of a figure, especially a circle or sphere
The diameter of a circle is two times the radius.
Slide5EM (EN)
Embark
Em
+
barque
(ship)
Literal definition – inside ship; within ship
Dictionary definition – (v) to go aboard a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle; to begin a course of action, especially one that is important or challenging.
Perseus
embarked on his quest to save Andromeda.
Slide6EM (EN)
Embrace
Em
+
bracchium
(arm)
Literal definition – within arm; inside arm
Dictionary definition – (v) to hold someone close as a sign of affection; to accept or support a belief, theory, or change; (n) the act of holding someone close to show affection
After being gone for several months, I greeted my friend with a warm embrace.
Slide7EM (EN) – INSIDE, WITHIN
Endanger
En +
dangier
(power, control)
Literal definition – within control
Dictionary definition – (v) to put someone or something at risk or in danger
Risky stunts might endanger any spectators who are standing nearby.
Slide8PERI
Perigee
Peri
+ geo (earth)
Literal definition – around earth
Dictionary definition – (n) the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the earth
A full moon at its perigee will be larger than normal in the night sky.
Slide9PERI
Perimeter
Peri
+ meter (measure)
Literal definition – measure around
Dictionary definition – (n) the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure
The perimeter of the room can be calculated by measuring the length of all four walls and adding them together.
Slide10PERI - AROUND
Peripheral
Peri
+
pherein
(carry, bear) + al (related to)
Literal definition – related to carrying around
Dictionary definition – (
adj
) located on the edge of something; of secondary or minor importance
The peripheral office complex is located outside the main building.
Slide11PRO
Proactive
Pro + act (do) +
ive
(capable of)
Literal definition – capable of doing before
Dictionary definition – (
adj
) creating or controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than responding to it after it has happened
Proactive students study for tests ahead of time instead of waiting to the last minute.
Slide12PRO
Proceed
Pro +
ceed
(go)
Literal definition – go forward; go forth
Dictionary definition – (v) to begin or continue a course of action; to move forward
In order to proceed on his quest, Wolfgang had to present a secret password at the door to the ancient chamber.
Slide13PRO – BEFORE, FORTH, FORWARD
Procrastinate
Pro +
crastinus
(tomorrow)
Literal definition – before tomorrow
Dictionary definition – (v) to delay or postpone action; to put off doing something
Proactive students don’t procrastinate and study ahead of time.
Slide14TELE
Telecommunications
Tele + communication
Literal definition – distant communication
Dictionary definition – (n) expressing a message over a distance by cable, telegraph, telephone, or broadcasting
Technology has helped speed up many aspects of telecommunications.
Slide15TELE
Telekinesis
Tele + kin (move) sis (process)
Literal definition – process of moving far
Dictionary definition – (n) the supposed ability to move objects at a distance by mental powers or other non-physical means
In X-Men Jean Grey used her telekinesis to lift objects and throw them at
Sabertooth
.
Slide16TELE – FAR, DISTANT
Telethon
Tele + marathon
Dictionary definition – (n) a very long television program, usually to raise money for a charity
The telethon to raise money for Haiti lasted for 3 days and was on almost every channel.