Silver Edition Lesson 12 Opposite Directions WORDS THE

Silver Edition – Lesson 12 Opposite Directions WORDS: THE POWER WITHIN

EXTRA (EXTRO) � Extracurricular � Extra + curr (run) � Literal definition – run beyond; run outside of � Dictionary definition – (adj) done or pursued in addition to the normal course of study � I like to participate in extracurricular clubs like Spanish Club after school.

EXTRA (EXTRO) � Extraordinary � Extra + ordin (order) + ary (pertaining to) � Literal definition – pertaining to beyond order � Dictionary definition – (adj) very unusual or remarkable � The extraordinary transformation from a geek to a popular person is a common movie plot.

EXTRA (EXTRO) � Extravagant � Extra + vagary (to wander) + ant (characteristic of) � Literal definition – to wander beyond; to wander outside of � Dictionary definition – (adj) lacking restraint or control in spending money or using resources � Your extravagant spending led to bankruptcy. � EXTRA(EXTRO) – BEYOND, OUTSIDE OF

HYPER � Hyper � Dictionary definition – (adj) unusually energetic � Note – hyper is a shortened form of hyperactive � The upcoming concert made me hyper, and I could barely contain my excitement.

HYPER � Hypersensitive � Hyper + sentire (to feel) + ive (capable of) � Literal definition – capable of feeling beyond � Dictionary definition – (adj) abnormally or excessively aware of feelings � Wolfgang was very hypersensitive about his balding head.

HYPER Hyperventilate � Hyper + ventus (wind) + ate (become) � Literal definition – to become above wind � Dictionary definition – (v) to breathe too rapidly and lose too much carbon dioxide � I was so scared at the haunted house that I began to hyperventilate. � � HYPER – ABOVE, BEYOND, OVER

HYPO � Hypocrite � Hypo + krinein (judge, decide) � Literal definition – under judge � Dictionary definition – (n) one who pretends or plays a part; one who claims to have morals or beliefs but whose behavior does not conform to them � If you say you don’t smoke but get caught smoking, you are a hypocrite.

HYPO � Hypothermia � Hypo + therm (heat) + ia (condition) � Literal definition – condition below heat � Dictionary definition – (n) a condition of having abnormally low body temperature � Wolfgang was diagnosed with hypothermia after he locked himself in the restaurant freezer for several hours.

HYPO � Hypotheses � Hypo + thesis (to place) � Literal definition – to place under � Dictionary definition – (n) a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation � Our hypothesis for the experiment proved to be correct. � HYPO – UNDER, BELOW

SUB � Subdue � Sub + due (lead) � Literal definition – lead under � Dictionary definition – (v) to overcome, quiet, or bring under control a feeling or a person; to bring a country under control by force � The police subdued the suspect as he tried to run.

SUB � Subside � Sub + sidere (to settle) � Literal definition – to settle under � Dictionary definition – (v) to become less intense, violent, or severe � After taking some aspirin, my headache began to subside.

SUB Subterranean � Sub + terr (land, earth) � Literal definition – under land; under earth � Dictionary definition – (adj) existing, occurring, or done under the earth’s surface � Moles are subterranean animals since they live underground most of the time. � � SUB - UNDER

SUPER Superficial Super + fic (make) + ial (characteristic of) Literal definition – characteristic of making above � Dictionary definition – (adj) existing or occurring on the surface; not thorough or complete � Your injuries appear to be superficial and need only minor first aid. � You have a superficial understanding of algebra and should probably take it again next year. � � �

SUPER � Superior � Literal definition – above � Dictionary definition – (adj) higher in rank, status, or quality; (n) a person or thing higher in rank, status, or quality � In the Army, soldiers must salute when a superior officer walks by. � Wolfgang’s superior at work made him come into the office on Saturday.

SUPER Supersede � Super + sedere (to sit) � Literal definition – to sit above; to sit over � Dictionary definition – (v) to take the place of something because it is more important � Fun fact – this is only word in the English language that ends in sede � When at school, academics and good behavior supersede sports and socializing. � � SUPER – ABOVE, BEYOND, OVER