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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