Unit one-Freshman Vocab Phot/Phos- Luc- Spec/Spect- Vid/Vis-

Phot-/Phos- Light

Phototropic: adjective Definition: to grow or move toward light Synonyms: Light-lover Examples: Sunflowers Daisies Cats/Dogs Antonyms: Nocturnal Love night

Phototropic sentences The scientists discovered a new phototropic organism in the ocean. Complete this sentence: I knew the flower was phototropic because…

Phosphorescent: adjective Definition: Giving off light without heat Synonyms: Examples: Stars on your ceilings Glow-in-the-dark Lightning bugs Some fish in the sea Antonyms: Heat source Sun Light bulb

Phosphorescent Sentences My nephew loves his tennis shoes with the phosphorescent lights in the soles. Complete this sentence: Something that is phosphorescent is…

Photogenic: adjective Definition: attractive in photos Synonyms: Good-looking Appealing Striking pretty Examples: Models Actors & Actresses Antonyms: Unattractive Bland Dull Ugly

Photogenic sentences My sister is so photogenic that she should be a model. Complete this sentence: Someone I think is photogenic is…

Luc- Light

Lucid: adjective Definition: Easy to understand, clear Synonyms: Well-spoken Eloquent Plain logical Examples: Teachers who explain things well Easy-to-follow directions Antonyms: Confusing Jumbled Rambling Illogical

Lucid Sentences My math teacher was so lucid that I understood even the tough problems. Complete this sentence: Mary’s explanations are very lucid because…

Elucidate: verb Definition: To make something clearer by explaining more Synonyms: Clarify Explain reveal Examples: Use visual aids to help understanding Add more details to help people understand Give examples to help people get it Antonyms: Confuse Blur complicate

Elucidate Sentences The customer asked his waiter to elucidate about what was in the sandwich. Complete this sentence: The math teacher elucidated the problem by…

Translucent: adjective Definition: Allowing light to pass through Synonyms: Glowing See-through Shining gleaming Examples: Sunglasses Fabric Stained glass Balloons Antonyms: Opaque Dense Muddy

Translucent Sentences The energy-efficient curtains block the sun’s heat but are translucent enough to allow light through. Complete this sentence: Something I own that is translucent is…

Spec-/Spect- To look at

Circumspect: adjective Definition: Careful, mindful of rules Synonyms: Cautious Careful Wary guarded Examples: Always follows speed limit Always home by curfew Always cross street at corners Antonyms: reckless Wild Uncontrolled Careless rash

Circumspect Sentences If you are circumspect about your money, it will last you until your next payday. Complete this sentence: You need to be circumspect when…

Prospect: noun Definition: Something that is expected Synonyms: Possibility Hope Expectation Chance Examples: Recruiting college athletes for the team The weather forecast Something you’re looking forward to Antonyms: Unlikelihood uncertain

Prospect Sentences The prospect of a snow day made all the students jittery with excitement. Complete this sentence: One of my future career prospects is…

Specter: noun Definition: a ghost or phantom Synonyms: Spirit Presence Apparition Vision Examples: Casper the Friendly Ghost Ghostbusters The “specter of 9-11” –the effect of a very bad memory Antonyms: Something real Touchable Material physical

Specter Sentences My uncle was haunted by a specter of a ghost who wanted him out. Complete this sentence: I do/don’t believe in specters because…

Vid-/Vis- To see, to look

Invidious: adjective Definition: hateful and spiteful Synonyms: Horrible Terrible Revolting vile Examples: Cruella deVil Hitler Lex Luther, supervillains Antonyms: Lovable Endearing Delightful adorable

Invidious Sentences The campaign ads were so invidious that most voters didn’t vote at all. Complete this sentence: Something invidious a supervillain could do would be…

Providential: adjective Definition: Happening by good fortune Synonyms: Lucky Fortunate fated Examples: Finding $20 in your pocket just when you thought you were broke Having a snow day when you didn’t finish your homework A teacher puts off a test you’re not ready for. Antonyms: Unfortunate Unlucky Ill-fated

Providential Sentences Winning the lottery was a providential event for my parents…and for my aunt! Complete this sentence: Something providential that happened to me was…

Improvise: verb Definition: To create without thinking ahead of time or preparation Synonyms: Adlib Create on the moment Off the top of your head Examples: Throw together something for a quick lunch If you lose your speech manuscript, you have to improvise Antonyms: Plan Strategize Prepare ahead of time

Improvise Sentences We’d forgotten to bring the newspaper to help start the fire, so we had to improvise with dry leaves. Complete this sentence: You might have to improvise if…