Words The Power Within Anthesis Dictionary definition n the flowering period of a plant from the opening of the bud The anthesis of many plants occurs during the late spring ANTHO Anthology ID: 810683
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Lesson 18Natural Wonders
Words: The Power Within
Slide2AnthesisDictionary definition – (n) the flowering period of a plant, from the opening of the bud
The
anthesis of many plants occurs during the late spring.
ANTHO
Slide3AnthologyAntho +
legein
(to gather)Dictionary definition – (n) a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing or music; literally, a “bouquet” or “collection of flowers”
I bought an anthology of short stories that featured stories by my favorite writers.
ANTHO
Slide4ChrysanthemumChrys
(yellow, gold) +
anthoLiteral definition – yellow or gold flowerDictionary definition – (n) a popular plant from the daisy family, having brightly-colored, ornamental flowers and existing in a variety of colors
The bouquet of chrysanthemums sitting on the desk looked lovely.
ANTHO - FLOWER
Slide5CarnageCarn + age (state)
Literal definition – state of flesh
Dictionary definition – (n) the killing of a large number of peopleSeeing the carnage of war deeply affected William Golding and changed his whole philosophy about human nature.
CARN
Slide6CarnivoreCarn +
vor
(eat)Literal definition – meat eaterDictionary definition – (n) an animal that feeds on flesh
Lions are carnivores and often feast on other animals like gazelles and zebras.
CARN
Slide7ReincarnationRe (back, again) + in (in, into) +
carn
+ ation (act of)Literal definition – act of back into flesh
Dictionary definition – (n) the rebirth of the soul in a new body
Some religions believe in reincarnation.
CARN – MEAT, FLESH
Slide8Defoliate De (down, away, from) +
foli
+ ate (make, cause)Literal definition – make leaves downDictionary definition – (v) to remove the leaves from a plant or tree, often using chemicals; to lose leaves
In the fall and winter, certain
trees
defoliate.
FOLI
Slide9FoliageFoli + age (state)
Literal definition – state of leaves
Dictionary definition – (n) plant leavesIn the fall, people drive to the mountains to see the pretty foliage.
FOLI
Slide10PortfolioPort (carry) + foli
Literal definition – leaf carrier
Dictionary definition – (n) a large, thin, flat case for loose sheets of paper such as drawings or maps; a set of pieces of creative work collected by someone to display his or her skills; a range of investments held by a person or a company
When applying for art school, Wolfgang had to submit a portfolio of his work.
FOLI - LEAF
Slide11HerbDictionary definition – (n) any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfumes
Certain herbs like basil can enhance the flavor of your food.
HERB
Slide12HerbicideHerb + cid (kill)
Literal definition – plant killer
Dictionary definition – (n) a substance that is poisonous to plants and vegetationWhen weeds start to grow in the yard, I go to the store and buy herbicides to kill them.
HERB
Slide13HerbivoreHerb + vor
(eat)
Literal definition – plant eaterDictionary definition – an animal that feeds on plantsMany insects are herbivores and will destroy your crops if you don’t treat your plants.
HERB - PLANT
Slide14ZodiacZo
+
kuklos (circle)Literal definition – animal circleDictionary definition – (n) a belt or “circle” of the heavens, including positions of the sun, moon, and most familiar planets. The twelve equal parts are named for constellations. The zodiac is used in astrology
.
ZO
Slide15ZooDictionary definition – (n) an establishment that maintains a collection of wild animals, usually in a park or gardens for study, observation, or public display
Our trip to the zoo was both entertaining and
informative.
ZO
Slide16ZoologyZo + logy (study of)
Literal definition – study of animals
Dictionary definition – (n) the scientific study of animals, including their behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distributionIn college, I took a course in zoology and learned the difference between a biped and quadruped.
ZO - ANIMAL