Week 18 Root Cata Meaning Down Catacomb n Definition An underground cemetery Sentence I walked down the stairs and found myself underground in a catacomb filled with bones and dead bodies Catalyst n ID: 768407
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Week 18Root: Cat(a)Meaning: Down
Catacomb (n)Definition: An underground cemetery Sentence: I walked down the stairs and found myself underground in a catacomb filled with bones and dead bodies.
Catalyst (n)Definition:event that quickly causes action. Sentence: The surprise bombing attack was the catalyst that caused the war.
Catalogue (v)Definition: Writing down a complete list of items in order. Sentence: Ms Paris and her friend catalogued a list of activities they wanted to do in 2015.
Catastrophe (n)Definition:a disaster Sentence: Hurricane Sandy was a catastrophe that caused damage and destruction to thousands of people.
Cataract Definition:A large waterfall or rapids. Sentence: Nigel was hiking when he saw a beautiful cataract that splashed him with water on the hot day.
Catastrophic (adj) Definition: Extremely harmful; bringing ruin. Sentence: I made my mom mad, but avoided catastrophic results by apologizing and giving her flowers.
Catatonic (adj) Definition: Showing an unusual lack of movement, activity, or expression. Sentence: After a particular brutal battle in the war the solider was in a catatonic state and couldn’t move.
Apply (v) Definition:use for a specific purpose Sentence: Apply a new word you learned by using it in your writing. *like in your sentences right now
Manipulate (v) Definition:control it or move it around for a specific purpose Sentence: Manipulate time in a narrative by using flashbacks.
Compile (v) Definition:you collect information and put it together Sentence: Before finishing the report compile a list of all the sources you used.