WEEKLY VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR FINAL WEEK ROOT ONE

WEEKLY VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR FINAL WEEK!!

ROOT ONE: INTER • Latin • Jointly, between, among

INTERSTITIAL • Definition: situated in the space between things/parts • Example in a sentence: The interstitial spaces between the radio stations buzzed with static.

INTERLOCUTION • Definition: dialogue, conversation • Example in a sentence: The interlocution between the characters was passionate and full of anger.

INTERLOPER • Definition: an intruder- can be taken literally or figuratively • Example in a sentence: Our neighbor was a true interloper– always peeking over the fence and asking us nosy questions. • The man was an interloper in the new land.

INTERSPERSE • Definition: to scatter/place at intervals • Example in a sentence: As he performed the magic trick, he interspersed the two chosen cards into the deck.

INTERIM • Definition: an intervening time/interval OR a temporary solution/agreement • Example in a sentence: In the interim, we decided to make our own set of rules.

ROOT TWO: MUT • Latin • Change

IMMUTABILITY/IMMUTABLE • Definition: unchangeable • Example in a sentence: The situation seemed immutable; we had tried every solution we could think of.

MUTILATE • Definition: to injure/disfigure/make imperfect through damage • Example in a sentence: The children mutilated their mother’s favorite scarf when they took it outside to play.

PERMUTATION • Definition: an alteration or change • Example in a sentence: The permutation to our original plan allowed us all to make it to the restaurant on time.

MUTABLE • Definition: subject to change or alteration • Example in a sentence: At this critical age, life seems especially mutable.