red hot root words lesson 35 mrs. pope 7 th grade reading strength and power
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RED HOT ROOT WORDS
RED HOT ROOT WORDS
Lesson 35 Mrs. Pope7th Grade Reading
Strength and Power
Red Hot Root WordsPrefixesMeaningWords You Already Knowdyna, dynamopowerdynamiteforc, fortstrongfortress, forcepotpowerpotentialvali, valustrength, worthvaluedynamic adjective full of energy and forcefulness; related to energy and power
dynamicThe dynamic speaker soon had the whole audience on its feet clapping.
dynamo noun an energetic, hard-working person
dynamoThe job needs a real dynamo who is willing to put a lot of time and energy into the project.
dynasty noun a succession of rulers
dynastyThe Ming dynasty ruled China for three hundred years.
fortify verb to make stronger
fortifyThey fortified the sea wall with large boulders.
fortitude noun courage; endurance of pain or misfortune
fortitudeThe climbers attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest showed great fortitude.
omnipotent adjective all-powerful; having great or unlimited power
omnipotentThe omnipotent ruler made all decisions and had authority in all matters.
potent adjective mighty; powerful; having great authority
potentThe hurricane was potent, destroying everything in its path.
valid adjective sound or just because it is based on legal principles or sound evidence
validI gave the teacher a valid excuse for not having my homework, but she still gave me a zero.
valor noun bravery; courage; fearlessness
valorBecause of his valor in battle, the town gave a parade in his honor.
valorous adjective brave, courageous
valorousHe received a medal of honor for his valorous conduct.
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