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noun = unusual event
Snow in June would be quite a phenomenon. |
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adj./noun = cannot die; or a person who cannot die
Zeus is immortal no matter what injuries he sustains. |
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adj./noun = can die; human
Humans are mortal because they would die if they fell into a pit of lava. |
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noun = a place of worship to honor
We left an offering of fruit at the shrine of the Goddess Demeter. |
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noun = a leader who rules harshly
Nero was a tyrant who ruled Rome with terrible cruelty. |
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noun = a goddess living in nature
The garden nymph helped keep the rabbits from eating my flowers. |
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noun = curved metal cutting tool
Cronus uses a sickle to take his father's realm. |
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noun = kingdom
Poseidon's realm is the ocean. |
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noun = an image worshiped or greatly loved
I predict that you will become the next American Idol and be worshiped forever. |
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acu = sharp
We had an acute pain in our heads from all of the dust. |
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noun = legend, tale describing a superhuman strength... teaches a life lesson and/or explains a natural phenomenon
"Pandora's Box" is my favorite myth because of the lesson it teaches
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aud = hear, listen
The auditorium is a great place to see a show.
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cycl = wheel, circular
We strapped the bicycle to the back of the car.
(Greek monster Cyclops = one-eyed monster) |
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dynam = power
Her dynamic speech helped her with the election. |
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morph = form
A caterpillar turning into a butterfly is an example of metamorphosis.
(Greek god Morpheus = god of dreams)
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verb = to take or receive
Please accept this invitation to my party. |
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words confused
preposition = but
Everyone went to lunch except Charlie.
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adj.= plenty
always two words
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