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Latin Roots Spelling Lesson 5. Latin Roots I. Spect : to look at Scrib : to write Rupt : to break; burst. Spectacular. adj. Of the nature of a spectacle; sensational. spectator. n. Someone who views an event; an observer or onlooker. spectacle. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Latin RootsSpelling Lesson 5
Latin Roots I
• Spect: to look at
• Scrib: to write
• Rupt: to break; burst
Spectacular
• adj. Of the nature of a spectacle; sensational.
spectator
• n. Someone who views an event; an observer or onlooker.
spectacle
• n. A public performance or display. A marvel curiosity.
specimen
• n. A sample used for analysis.
inspector
• n. a person who inspects or examines.
6. speculate
• v. To think deeply on a given subject; ponder.
7. suspect
• v. To believe without being sure; imagine.
8. abrupt
• adj. Unexpected; sudden. Short and brief so as to suggest rudeness or displeasure.
9. eruption
• n. A sudden, often violent outburst.
10. rupture
• n. v. The act or process of breaking open or bursting. The rupture began at a weak seam. v. To break; burst. The old tank ruptured.
11. interruption
• v. The act of breaking in upon or stopping an action or process.
12. manuscript
• n. The handwritten or typed version of an article or a book.
13. transcribe
• v. To write or type a copy of; write out fully, as from shorthand notes.
14. inscription
• n. A message that is written, printed, carved, or engraved.
15. subscribe
• v. To agree to receive and pay for a member of issues of a publication, such as a magazine.