Read-Around Review: pend hang, weigh, pay
What is the root that means to hang, weight, or pay?
the root pend
What is the word that identifies something hanging from a necklace?
pendant an object that hangs, usually from a necklace
What is the word that intersecting or forming right angles?
perpendicular intersecting at or forming right angles
What is the word that identifies the object that hangs and swings back and forth on a grandfather clock?
pendulum something that hangs and swings back and forth
What is the word that identifies hanging in midair?
suspended hanging; delayed
What is the word that describes something that is about to happen that could cause negative results?
impending about to occur; to threaten to happen; to weigh down upon someone
What is the word that describes a person who relies only on himself or herself?
independent not relying on someone else for aid or support; not weighing down on someone else
What is the word that describes a person who relies on others rather than himself or herself?
dependent relying on someone else for aid or support; weighing down on someone else
What is the word that means an expense, or money that was spent on something?
expenditure an expense; the amount need to be paid out
What is the word that describes a transaction that has not been concluded?
pending hanging on; something not yet decided; awaiting a conclusion
What is the word that names extra materials added to the back of some books?
appendix A collection of supplementary material that usually “hangs” at the end of a book; extra materials added to the end of a book