astr star astr star# astr star# asterisk n. a symbol * that is used in printed text, sometimes to tell someone to read a note that can be found at the bottom of the page. The words on the page were followed by an asterisk. asteroid n. a minor planet; one of thousands of small bodies that circle around the sun. Most asteroids are located between the planets Mars and Jupiter. astronaut n. a person who travels into outer space in a spacecraft. Neil Armstrong was the first astronaut to walk on the moon. astronomer n. a person who studies stars, planets, and other objects in outer space. Galilei, an astronomer, discovered the first four moons of Jupiter. astronomical adj. (1) extremely large. The electricity bill was astronomical during December because we hung so many Christmas lights. (2) of or relating to astronomy. The NASA scientists conducted astronomical research. asterisk n. a symbol * that is used in printed text, sometimes to tell someone to read a note that can be found at the bottom of the page. The words on the page were followed by an asterisk. asteroid n. a minor planet; one of thousands of small bodies that circle around the sun. Most asteroids are located between the planets Mars and Jupiter. astronaut n. a person who travels into outer space in a spacecraft. Neil Armstrong was the first astronaut to walk on the moon. astronomer n. a person who studies stars, planets, and other objects in outer space. Galilei, an astronomer, discovered the first four moons of Jupiter. astronomical adj. (1) extremely large. The electricity bill was astronomical during December because we hung so many Christmas lights. (2) of or relating to astronomy. The NASA scientists conducted astronomical research. 28# 2015 erin cobb imlovinlit.com
aud, audi - hear aud, audi hear# aud, audi hear# audible adj. heard or able to be heard. The volume was so low that the music was barely audible. audience n. a group of people who gather together to listen to or watch something; the people who watch, read, or listen to something. The audience cheered and shouted, demanding an encore from the performer. audio adj. of or relating to the sound that is heard on a recording or broadcast. Our teacher played an audio recording of several famous historical speeches. audition n. a short performance to show the talents of someone (such as an actor or musician). Auditions for the talent show will be held after school on Wednesday. auditorium n. a large room or building where people gather to hear a speech or watch a performance. A performance of Romeo and Juliet will be held in the school auditorium. audible adj. heard or able to be heard. The volume was so low that the music was barely audible. audience n. a group of people who gather together to listen to or watch something; the people who watch, read, or listen to something. The audience cheered and shouted, demanding an encore from the performer. audio adj. of or relating to the sound that is heard on a recording or broadcast. Our teacher played an audio recording of several famous historical speeches. audition n. a short performance to show the talents of someone (such as an actor or musician). Auditions for the talent show will be held after school on Wednesday. auditorium n. a large room or building where people gather to hear a speech or watch a performance. A performance of Romeo and Juliet will be held in the school auditorium. 33# 2015 erin cobb imlovinlit.com
bene, bon good, well bene, bon good, well# bene, bon good, well# beneficial adj. producing good or helpful results or effects. Eating fruits and vegetables is beneficial to your health. benevolent adj. kind and generous. The benevolent company donated millions of dollars to education. benign adj. not causing death or serious injury; not cancerous. Doctors removed the tumor and discovered it was benign. bonus n. something good that is more than what was expected or required. Mrs. Miller offered two extra points as a bonus for completing the study guide. bountiful adj. giving or providing many desired things; giving or existing in large amounts. The Pilgrims gave thanks for a bountiful harvest. beneficial adj. producing good or helpful results or effects. Eating fruits and vegetables is beneficial to your health. benevolent adj. kind and generous. The benevolent company donated millions of dollars to education. benign adj. not causing death or serious injury; not cancerous. Doctors removed the tumor and discovered it was benign. bonus n. something good that is more than what was expected or required. Mrs. Miller offered two extra points as a bonus for completing the study guide. bountiful adj. giving or providing many desired things; giving or existing in large amounts. The Pilgrims gave thanks for a bountiful harvest. 38# 2015 erin cobb imlovinlit.com
bio life bio life# bio life# antibiotic n. a drug that is used to kill harmful bacteria and to cure infections. The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the boy s infection. biodegradable adj. capable of being slowly destroyed and broken down into very small parts by natural processes. Disposable diapers are not biodegradable; they are harmful to the environment. biography n. the story of a real person s life written by another person. I read an inspiring biography about Steve Jobs. biohazard n. a biological or chemical substance or situation that is dangerous to human beings and the environment. The crash of a freight train carrying chemicals created a biohazard. biology n. a science that deals with things that are alive, such as plants and animals. In order to prepare for medical school, students must study biology. antibiotic n. a drug that is used to kill harmful bacteria and to cure infections. The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the boy s infection. biodegradable adj. capable of being slowly destroyed and broken down into very small parts by natural processes. Disposable diapers are not biodegradable; they are harmful to the environment. biography n. the story of a real person s life written by another person. I read an inspiring biography about Steve Jobs. biohazard n. a biological or chemical substance or situation that is dangerous to human beings and the environment. The crash of a freight train carrying chemicals created a biohazard. biology n. a science that deals with things that are alive, such as plants and animals. In order to prepare for medical school, students must study biology. 43# 2015 erin cobb imlovinlit.com
chron time chron time# chron time# chronic adj. continuing or occurring again and again for a long time; happening or existing frequently or most of the time. His arthritis causes chronic pain. chronicle n. a description of events in the order they happened. Students taking American History must read a chronicle of the Revolutionary War. chronological adj. arranged in the order that things happened or came to be; using time as a measurement. The lawyer made a chronological list of events that occurred leading up to the accident. chronometer n. a watch or clock that measures time precisely. The scientist measured elapsed time with a chronometer. synchronize v. to cause things to agree in time or to make things happen at the same time and speed. The dancers worked hard to synchronize their movements with the music. chronic adj. continuing or occurring again and again for a long time; happening or existing frequently or most of the time. His arthritis causes chronic pain. chronicle n. a description of events in the order they happened. Students taking American History must read a chronicle of the Revolutionary War. chronological adj. arranged in the order that things happened or came to be; using time as a measurement. The lawyer made a chronological list of events that occurred leading up to the accident. chronometer n. a watch or clock that measures time precisely. The scientist measured elapsed time with a chronometer. synchronize v. to cause things to agree in time or to make things happen at the same time and speed. The dancers worked hard to synchronize their movements with the music. 48# 2015 erin cobb imlovinlit.com
cred - believe cred believe# cred believe# credential n. a quality, skill, or experience that makes a person suited to do a job. The job applicant listed his credentials on his resume. credible adj. able to be believed; reasonable to trust or believe. The policeman interviewed a credible witness. creditor n. a person, bank, or company that lends money to someone. The college student borrowed money from a creditor to buy a car. creed n. a statement of the basic beliefs of a religion; an idea or set of beliefs that guides the actions of a person or group. Our family s creed has been passed down from several generations. incredulous adj. not able or willing to believe something; feeling or showing a lack of belief. I was incredulous as I listened to him tell his side of the story. credential n. a quality, skill, or experience that makes a person suited to do a job. The job applicant listed his credentials on his resume. credible adj. able to be believed; reasonable to trust or believe. The policeman interviewed a credible witness. creditor n. a person, bank, or company that lends money to someone. The college student borrowed money from a creditor to buy a car. creed n. a statement of the basic beliefs of a religion; an idea or set of beliefs that guides the actions of a person or group. Our family s creed has been passed down from several generations. incredulous adj. not able or willing to believe something; feeling or showing a lack of belief. I was incredulous as I listened to him tell his side of the story. 53# 2015 erin cobb imlovinlit.com