1. Lesson 8 Vocabulary words abscond aperture immolation impunity
preclude
Homophones
cite
sight
site
Root words
mega
jus/jur/jud

2. abscond (verb) to go away suddenly and secretly
The children absconded to the treehouse with the candy.
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
absconder
abscond --

3. aperture (noun) an opening, such as a hole or a gap
The aperture to the treehouse was not large enough for adults to enter.
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
aperture --
apertural

4. immolation (noun) death or destruction
Not a candy bar survived; it was a complete chocolate immolation.
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
immolation
immolate --

5. impunity (noun) freedom from penalty
The only one granted impunity was the youngest cousin, who was sleeping during the incident.
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
impunity --

6. preclude (verb)
to make impossible, especially by taking action in advance
The parents learned to lock up the candy to preclude it from being stolen.
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
preclusion
preclude
preclusive
preclusively

7. Cite (verb)
to use and give credit to the source used to support or prove an idea
I remembered to cite my sources.
Paulo cited his favorite song in his speech.

8. sight (noun) to view with the eyes; something worth seeing
The school nurse checks to see how clear my sight is.
We saw the sights while we were in Dallas.

9. site (noun) the position or location of a person, place, or thing
That was the site of the terrible accident.
We went to visit the gravesite while we were visiting Iowa.

10. mega
very large, excellent
I plan to win the Mega Millions lotto.

11. jus/jur/jud
right or law
Justice is served!