Lesson 19 Vocabulary Roots Red Hot Word Parts

Lesson 19 Vocabulary Roots Red Hot Word Parts!!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Now practice your words!! � Good Luck!