Vocabulary from Classical Roots       Lesson 1 – “Numbers”

 

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monopoly

 

 

 

 

 

monologue

 

 

 

 

 

monogram

 

 

 

 

 

monolith

 

 

 

 

 

monarch

 

 

 

 

 

bisect

 

 

 

 

 

bipartisan

 

 

 

 

 

bilateral

 

 

 

 

 

duplex

 

 

 

 

 

duplicate

 

 

 

 

 

unanimous

 

 

 

 

 

unilateral

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fun facts about vocabulary:

  1. The average 7th grader learns 2000-3000 new words in a year.
  2. Newspapers have 68 rare words per 1000 words.
  3. Comic books have 53/1000
  4. Adult TV shows have 23/1000
  5. Cartoon shows have 30/1000
  6. Conversation between two college educated people = 17/1000

 

Vocabulary Study Strategies:

  1. Learn word parts such as mono means one, bi means two.
  2. RCRC – Read, cover, recite, check  (verbal rehearsal)
  3. Flash cards – study individually or with a partner
  4. Vocabulary notebooks – a record of learned vocabulary words
  5. Concept maps – graphic organizers to show the word, examples, sentences, images
  6. Visualization – draw out the word in a way that helps you remember it.

 

monopoly  (n) 

Other word forms   monopolize (v)

Prefix  mono = one

Definition  

1. exclusive control of  trade or service

2. sole ownership or control

Example

During the winter the basketball team has a monopoly on the gym after school.

Practice

    1. One student seems to __________ every class discussion.

    2. Once, England held a ________ on trade with the American colonies.

 

 

 

monologue  (n)

Other word forms

Prefix  mono = one

Definition  

      1. a long speech by one person

 

Example

Because my friend does all the talking, our conversation usually turns into a monologue.

Practice

  1. The comedian’s hilarious _________ was about life in a small town.
  2. Romeo and Juliet pledge their love in a romantic ________.

 

 

 

monogram  (n & v)

Other word forms

Prefix  mono = one

Definition  

      1.  a design composed of letters

 

Example

The personal dishes of the monarch Napoleon bore the monogram N.

Practice

  1. She had a vivid red _________ embroidered on her backpack.
  2. He has a cool __________: CAT.

 

 

monolith  (n)

Other word forms  monolithic (adj)

Prefix   mono = one

Definition  

  1. a large block of stone
  2. a large organization

Example

A massive monolith formed the roof of the tomb.

Practice

1.  Local restaurants cannot compete with a ________ like McDonalds.

2.   Human beings in the ___________period had not yet discovered the uses of fire.

 

 

 

monarch (n)

     

Other word forms  monarchial (adj), monarchic (adj), monarchical (adj)

Prefix   mono = one

Definition  

  1. a ruler of a kingdom or empire
  2. a large black & orange butterfly

Example

Queen Victoria was the monarch of the British Empire at its height.

Practice

1.  In early autumn large flocks of ________ migrate to Mexico.

2.  Some people wanted to establish a ___________ with George Washington as king.

 

 

 

bisect  (v)

Other word forms  bisection (n)

Prefix   bi = two

Definition  

     1.  to divide into two equal parts

 

Example

When you bisect a square, you end up with two rectangles.

Practice

1. The railroad tracks ________ the highway.

2. There's a charming old inn just before the road _________.

 

 

 

bipartisan (adj)

Other word forms

 

Prefix   bi = two

Definition  

     1.  involving two political parties

 

Example

The hearings conducted by the Democrats and Republicans reflected the bipartisan approach.

Practice

1.  Government leaders hope to achieve a _________ foreign policy.

2.  ________  acts are supported by both sides; "a two-way treaty" 

 

 

 

bilateral (adj)

Other word forms  bilaterally (adv)

Prefix   bi = two

Definition  

    1. having two sides

    2. made between two people or groups

 

Example
Our school has a bilateral athletic program that includes both indoor and outdoor sports.

Practice

1.  The two cousins worked out a ________ arrangement to share the family sailboat.

2. Poland and Latvia entered into a ____________ alliance.

 

 

 

duplex (n)

Other word forms

Prefix   du = two

Definition  

1.  a dwelling with two living units

 

Example

The two families living in the duplex shared the same front porch.

Practice

1.  My aunt moved into a __________ because the cost was less.

2.  Sometimes noise travels through the walls of the _________.

 

 

 

duplicate (n, v, adj)

Other word forms  duplication (n)
duplicating (adj)

Prefix   du = two

Definition  

  1. to make a double of something
  2. to repeat

 

Example

Forgers try to duplicate the paper and engraving of genuine currency.

 

Practice

1.  I made a _________ key for the house to give to my son.

2.  Will you make some copies in the __________ machine?

 

 

 

unanimous (adj)

Other word forms 
unanimity (n)

unanimously (adv)

Prefix   uni = one

Definition  

1.  complete agreement

 

Example

To reach a verdict, a jury much achieve a unanimous decision.

Practice

1.  The boxer’s win was decided by a __________ vote of the judges.

2.  The class voted ______________ to take the field trip to Seychelles.

 

 

 

unilateral (adj)

Other word forms  unilaterally (adv)

Prefix   uni = one

Definition  

  1. one sided
  2. done by or affecting one person or group – and not the other.

 

Example

I had to make a unilateral decision about house repairs while the family was away.

 

Practice

1. By tracing the lineage of one parent only, she conducted a _______ genealogy.

2.  He has a ____________ hearing loss, and so is affected only on the right side.