Bronze Edition Lesson 2 Putting Things Together
Emerge E + merge (dip, push quickly) Literal definition – dip out; push out quickly Dictionary definition – (v) to move out of or away from something and come into view; to become apparent, important, or prominent The thief emerged from the bushes to surprise the unsuspecting joggers.
Evaporate E + vapor (steam) Literal definition – steam out Dictionary definition – (v) to turn from liquid into vapor; to lose or cause to lose moisture; to cease to exist Water evaporates in extreme heat. The laser gun evaporated the rebels.
Exit Ex + it (go, travel) Literal definition – go out; travel out Dictionary definition – (v) to go out or leave a place; (n) a way out We had to exit the building when the fire alarm went off. We were instructed to meet at the exit.
Extinct Ex + stinguere (stop) Literal definition – stop out Dictionary definition – (adj) having no living members The dodo bird is just one example of the many extinct species.
Escape *Ex + cappa (cloak, cape) Literal definition – cloak out; cape out Dictionary definition – (v) to break free from confinement or control to avoid something that is dangerous, unpleasant, or unwelcome; (n) an act of successfully avoiding something dangerous, unpleasant, or unwelcome The criminal escaped by hiding under the table. His escape was covered on the news.
Endocrine Endo + krinein (separate) Literal definition – separate within Dictionary definition – (adj) relating to glands that secrete hormones or other products directly into the blood Adrenal glands are part of the endocrine system.
Endoskeleton Endo + skeleton Literal definition – inside skeleton Dictionary definition – (n) an internal skeleton, such as the bony or cartilaginous skeleton of vertebrates Anything with a backbone has an endoskeleton.
Endotherm Endo + therm (heat) Literal definition – inside heat; heat within Dictionary definition – (n) an animal that is dependent on or capable of the internal generation of heat; a warm-blooded animal All mammals, including humans, are considered endotherms.
Exocrine Exo + krinein (separate) Literal definition – separate outside of Dictionary definition – (adj) relating to glands that secrete to the outside of the body rather than into the blood stream Tear glands are part of your body’s exocrine system.
Exodus Exo + hodus (way) Literal definition – way outside of Dictionary definition – (n) a mass departure of people, especially emigrants Famine and disease caused a mass exodus of people from the third-world nation.
Exogamy Exo + gam (marriage, spouse) Literal definition –marriage outside of Dictionary definition – (n) the custom of marrying outside a community, tribe, or clan Some cultures frown upon exogamy for fear that certain cultural practices will be lost.
Symmetrical Sym + meter (measure) Literal definition – same measure Dictionary definition – (adj) made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis If you draw a perpendicular line through the middle of a square, you should create two symmetrical rectangles.
Sympathy Sym + path (feeling) Literal definition – feeling together; same feeling Dictionary definition – (n) feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else’s misfortune; an understanding between people; a common feeling Having been homeless myself, I have a lot of sympathy for homeless people.
Synchronize Syn + chron (time) Literal definition – same time Dictionary definition – (v) to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate Before starting our secret mission, we must synchronize our watches to make sure our timing is perfect.
Translucent Trans + luc (light) Literal definition – light through Dictionary definition – (adj) allowing light, but not detailed images, to pass through The translucent shades allowed people passing on the street to only see the silhouettes of the people inside.
Transparent Trans + parere (appear) Literal definition – appear through Dictionary definition – (adj) allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen Transparent tupperware containers allow me to see what I have stored inside them.
Transfer Trans + fer (carry, bear) Literal definition – carry across Dictionary definition – (v) to move someone or something from one place to another; (n) the act of moving someone or something to another place I transferred from NC State to Wake Forest because Wake was the better school. My dad received a transfer at work, so we had to move.