1. Word Study Crossroads Middle School 6 th Grade Trimester Two updated 9/2014

2. voc Definition: call, speak Language of Origin: Latin

3. voc: call, speak  vociferous  advocate  convocation

4. vociferous adjective Definition: noisy; uproarious Sentence: Sentence: The soccer player disagreed with the referee’s call in a vociferous manner. The soccer player disagreed with the referee’s call in a vociferous manner.

5. advocatenoun Definition: one who speaks or writes in support of another or a cause Sentence: The doctor is a passionate advocate of good health. The doctor is a passionate advocate of good health.

6. convocation noun Definition: a large formal assembly Sentence: The valedictorian was the first speaker to address the convocation. The valedictorian was the first speaker to address the convocation.

7. path Definition: feeling, suffering Language of Origin: Greek

8. path: feeling, suffering  sympathy  empathy  pathogen

9. sympathy noun Definition: the ability to show concern for someone else’s situation Sentence: When John missed the final shot of the game, his teammate showed great sympathy and offered support. When John missed the final shot of the game, his teammate showed great sympathy and offered support.

10. empathy noun Definition: the ability to share the emotions/thoughts, of another person because of your own personal experiences Sentence: Karen’s empathy for Mary was immediate, when she found out that she was also being bullied. Karen’s empathy for Mary was immediate, when she found out that she was also being bullied.

11. pathogen noun Definition: a microorganism capable of causing disease Sentence: Influenza, or the flu, can be caused by different pathogens that enter the body.

12. geo Definition: earth Language of Origin: Greek

13. geo: earth  geothermal  geopolitical  geocentric

14. geothermal adjective Definition: relating to the internal heat of the earth Sentence: Geothermal energy is power extracted from heat stored in the earth. Geothermal energy is power extracted from heat stored in the earth.

15. geopolitical adjective Definition: the combination of geographic and political factors influencing a specific nation or region Sentence: Civil war often occur in countries where there are geopolitical disagreements.

16. geocentric adjective Definition: having the earth and its inhabitants as a center of a theory or belief Sentence: The idea of the sun traveling around the Earth is an old geocentric theory. The idea of the sun traveling around the Earth is an old geocentric theory.

17. struct Definition: to build Language of Origin: Latin

18. struct: to build  constructive  indestructible  obstruct

19. constructive adjective Definition: leading to improvement or advancement; helpful Sentences: A conceited person, who believes they are perfect, might have a difficult time accepting constructive A conceited person, who believes they are perfect, might have a difficult time accepting constructive criticism.

20. indestructible adjective Definition: cannot be destroyed Sentence: Diamonds are widely considered to be indestructible because they are one of the hardest known substances. Diamonds are widely considered to be indestructible because they are one of the hardest known substances.

21. obstructverb Definition: to block or stop up with an obstacle Sentences: A large roadblock obstructed the driver’s ability to continue to his destination. A large roadblock obstructed the driver’s ability to continue to his destination.

22. bio Definition: life Language of Origin: Greek

23. bio: life  biology  biodegradable  symbiotic

24. biology noun Definition: the science of life and living organisms (structure, function, growth, etc.) Sentences: In class we studied the biology of the rain forest. In class we studied the biology of the rain forest.

25. biodegradable adjective Definition: able to decompose naturally by the action of microbes Sentence: Companies have started producing biodegradable trash bags which are much better for the environment. Companies have started producing biodegradable trash bags which are much better for the environment.

26. symbiotic adjective Definition: describes a relationship in which two different organisms benefit from living together Sentence: Many living creatures in the wild have a symbiotic relationship. Many living creatures in the wild have a symbiotic relationship.

27. gnos / sci Definition: to know Language of Origin: Greek

28. gnos / sci: to know  diagnostic  science  conscientious

29. diagnostic adjective Definition: Serving to distinguish or characterize, particularly when identifying disease Sentence: The diagnostic lab workers were able to determine what the infection was so the doctor could prescribe the correct medicine. The diagnostic lab workers were able to determine what the infection was so the doctor could prescribe the correct medicine.

30. science noun Definition: the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experimentation Sentences: After careful observation, the science students formed a logical hypothesis, and an experiment confirmed their theory. After careful observation, the science students formed a logical hypothesis, and an experiment confirmed their theory.

31. conscientious adjective Definition: wanting to do what is right; acting in a thorough and careful manner Sentences: Kevin has always been a very conscientious student, working hard to achieve his goals. Kevin has always been a very conscientious student, working hard to achieve his goals.

32. morph Definition: shape, form Language of Origin: Greek

33. morph: shape, form  metamorphosis  anthropomorphic  morphology

34. metamorphosis noun Definition: change of form, structure, substance, or function Sentence: The class learned about how caterpillars undergo metamorphosis to become butterflies. The class learned about how caterpillars undergo metamorphosis to become butterflies.

35. anthropomorphic adjective Definition: attributing human characteristics to animals, gods, or objects Sentence: I enjoy reading stories in which the characters are anthropomorphic animals. I enjoy reading stories in which the characters are anthropomorphic animals.

36. morphology noun Definition: the study of form or structure Sentences: In order to gain an insight about pollination, one needs to understand the morphology of the flower. In order to gain an insight about pollination, one needs to understand the morphology of the flower.

37. para Definition: beside, beyond, helping, assist Language of Origin: Greek

38. para: beside, beyond, helping, assist  paradox  paradigm  parameter

39. paradox noun Definition: a statement that seems contradictory, but may actually be true Sentences: It is a paradox that computers need maintenance so often, since they are meant to save people time. It is a paradox that computers need maintenance so often, since they are meant to save people time.

40. paradigm noun Definition: an example or model Sentences: Her recent open house revealed a paradigm of the modern energy-efficient home. Her recent open house revealed a paradigm of the modern energy-efficient home.

41. parameter noun Definition: a boundary or limit; guideline Sentence: Students need to discuss the parameters of the group project before beginning. Students need to discuss the parameters of the group project before beginning.