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

2. Phot-/Phos-
Light

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

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

5. 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

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

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

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

9. Luc-
Light

10. 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

11. 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…

12. 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

13. 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…

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

15. 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…

16. Spec-/Spect-
To look at

17. 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

18. 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…

19. 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

20. 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…

21. 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

22. 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…

23. Vid-/Vis-
To see, to look

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

25. 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…

26. 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

27. 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…

28. 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

29. 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…