1. Lesson 19 Vocabulary Roots
Red Hot Word Parts!!

2. Root words Meaning port bring, carry struct, stru build
WORDS YOU ALREADY KNOW:
Transport
Construct

3. CONSTRUE
(verb)-to explain, translate, or assume the meaning of something
Don’t construe what he said to mean that he liked the show.

4. DEPORT (verb)-to send out of the country (usually a person)
The man was deported to his native country by the immigration officials.

5. DEPORTEE (noun)-someone who is sent out of the country
The deportee was not happy about returning to his native country.

6. DESTRUCTIVE (adj)-causing something to be destroyed or demolished
The fire was very destructive, causing a million dollars’ worth of damage.

7. EXPORT
(verb)-to send goods out of one country to another country for the purpose of selling
The company’s business doubled once it started exporting its products to other countries.

8. IMPORT
(verb)-to bring goods from a foreign country into a country for the purpose of selling
There are many products we import because we cannot grow them in our country.

9. INSTRUMENTAL (adj)-helpful; useful
She was instrumental in getting an agreement among all the companies.

10. OBSTRUCT (verb)-to block or put obstacles in the way
The guard tried to obstruct the center’s attempt to make a basket.

11. PORTABLE (adj)-capable of being carried
He took his portable CD player with him to the beach.

12. STRUCTURAL (adj)-related to building or construction
The earthquake caused structural damage, but no people were hurt.

13. Now practice your words!!
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