1. Verbivore’s Diner #10 Today’s Specials: Roots - Poly Affixes – Circum- Mythology & History – hector Adopted Words - debutante

2. Root du jour O Poly O “Many”

3. Affixes Prix Fixe O Prefix: “Circum-” O “around” O Circumnavigate O Circumscribe

4. Mythology & History Main O hector O Hector (or Hektor) was the leader of the Trojan forces in the Iliad. Since the Trojans were the antagonists in this story, “hector” now means “to bully, bother, or annoy; to intimidate with threats.”

5. Adopted Word Dessert O Debutante (French) O Young woman who has had her introduction, or “debut,” into society