Body Language CORP Corps Literal definition body Dictionary definition n a group body of people engaged in a particular activity My brother joined the Marine Corps when he turned 18 because he wanted to be one of the few and the proud ID: 808488
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Words: The Power Within
Lesson 15
Body Language
Slide2CORP
Corps
Literal definition - body
Dictionary definition – (n) a group (body) of people engaged in a particular activity
My brother joined the Marine Corps when he turned 18 because he wanted to be one of the few and the proud.
Slide3CORP
Corpse
Literal definition – body
Dictionary definition – (n) a dead body, usually that of a human
During Halloween, people often decorate their lawns with fake corpses.
Slide4CORP - BODY
Incorporate
In (in, into) +
corp
Literal definition – body in
Dictionary definition – (v) to include something as part of whole; to form a company, city, or other organization as a legal entity
With the competition only days away, it is too late to try to incorporate any new elements into our routine.
Slide5DERM
Dermatology
Derm
+ logy (study of)
Literal definition – study of skin
Dictionary definition – (n) the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of skin disorders
I visited Wake Forest Medicine’s School of Dermatology to learn about becoming a dermatologist.
Slide6DERM
Hypodermic
Hypo (under) +
derm
Literal definition – under skin
Dictionary definition – (
adj
) of or relating to a region immediately under the skin; (n) a needle or syringe used to inject medicine beneath the skin
Doctors must properly dispose of their hypodermic needles since reusing needles might transmit disease.
Slide7DERM - SKIN
Pachyderm
Pachy
(thick) +
derm
Literal definition – thick skin
Dictionary definition – (n) any of several large, thick-skinned, hoofed animals such as the elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
“Power Pachyderms” is a comic book about elephants with mutant powers.
Slide8MAN (MANU)
Maneuver
Man +
operari
(to work)
Literal definition – hand work
Dictionary definition – (n) a movement or series of movements that require skill and care; (v) to perform a movement that requires skill and care; to guide in order to achieve an end
Pulling off that maneuver required months of training.
Slide9MAN (MANU)
Manual
Man + al (related to)
Literal definition – related to hand
Dictionary definition – (
adj
) of or done with the hands; (n) a book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject
Before driving the forklift, Wolfgang had to read the instruction manual.
Slide10MAN (MANU) - HAND
Manuscript
Manu + script (write)
Literal definition – hand write
Dictionary definition – (n) a book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed; an author’s text that has not been published
Ernest Hemingway’s wife lost a suitcase full of his manuscripts at a Paris railway terminal when she was going to visit him in Geneva, Switzerland.
Slide11PED (POD)
Impediment
Im
(in) +
ped
+
ment
(action)
Dictionary definition – (n) literally means “in the way of the foot”; a hindrance or obstruction in doing something; a defect in speech
In
The King’s Speech
, King George VI has to learn to overcome his speech impediment.
Slide12PED (POD)
Pedestal
Ped
+
stallo
(stall)
Literal definition – foot stall
Dictionary definition – (n) the base or support on which a statue, obelisk, or column is mounted; a position in which someone is greatly or uncritically admired
We often put our heroes on pedestals and think that they can do no wrong.
Slide13PED (POD)
Pedestrian
Ped
+
ian
(one who)
Literal definition – one who foots
Dictionary definition – (n) a person traveling on foot
When driving through intersections, watch for pedestrians who may be trying to cross the street.
Slide14PED (POD)
Podium
Pod +
ium
(place)
Literal definition – foot place
Dictionary definition – (n) a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by the audience as when giving a speech or conducting an orchestra; a lectern
When giving your presentation to the class, the teacher might require you to come to the podium to present.
Slide15PED (POD) - FOOT
Tripod
Tri (three) + pod
Literal definition – three feet
Dictionary definition – (n) a three-legged stand for supporting a camera or other equipment; a stool or table resting on three legs
Attach the camera to the tripod to avoid shaking the camera while filming.
Slide16OSTEO
Osteocyte
Osteo
+
cyte
(cell)
Dictionary definition – (n) a bone cell
Scientists study
osteocytes
to learn more about how bones are formed.
Slide17OSTEO
Osteogenesis
Osteo
+ genesis (beginning)
Literal definition – bone beginning
Dictionary definition – (n) the formation of a bone
Osteocyte
research can help scientists better understand
osteogenesis
.
Slide18OSTEO - BONE
Osteoporosis
Osteo
+
poros
(pore) + sis (process)
Literal definition – process of bone pores
Dictionary definition – (n) a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile
Doctors often recommend taking calcium supplements to help improve osteoporosis.