Vocabulary Week 8 Root Strain Strict String Meaning

Vocabulary Week 8 Root: Strain, Strict, String Meaning: bind, tie, hold

WORDS � Strainer � Classify � Constrict � Restrain � Stringent • • • District Distinguish Restricted Strain String

constrict (v) � to �I squeeze or bind to make smaller gained fifteen pounds so these pants are so constricting!

district (n) �A area that is bound by specific rules and resources � The people in District 12 work in the mines and are very poor.

restrain (v) � To � If hold back someone does not restrain me, I am going to punch Justin Bieber in the face.

restricted (adj) � Limited � That road area is restricted you cannot drive down it.

strain (v) � To �I stretch tight beyond normal limits strained my tendon running ten miles yesterday.

strainer (n) �A device used to separate � Mom can you get me the strainer for the pasta, please?

string (n) �A �I thin piece of twisted fiber use string that is tied together as a belt to help hold my pants.

stringent (adj) � strict � Ms. attention to rules; rigid, Paris is so stringent in class, we can’t talk or joke or do anything fun.

Academic Words

Distinguish (v) � If you distinguish something you recognize it for a specific reason. � When you read an argument distinguish logical ones from illogical by examining the evidence.

Classify (v) � If you classify things, you organize them into groups based on their attributes. � Classify shapes according to their number of sides.