Vocabulary Builder Course 5

Lesson 15:

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Introduction
Students have read “The Roots -ec- and -eu-” and completed three exercises to learn the following new vocabulary words: appendectomy, eccentric, eclectic, eclipse, ecstatic, eulogize, euphemism, euphoria, euthanasia, and mastectomy. 

Lesson Description
Students will play concentration, using all of the above vocabulary.

Instructional Objectives
Students will be able to match word definitions with their respective vocabulary terms.

Student Web Activity Answers
Appendectomy: surgical removal of the appendix
Eccentric: not conforming to normal or usual behavior; odd; peculiar
Eclectic: selected or made up of elements from various sources
Eclipse: hiding of one celestial body by another; to overshadow
Ecstatic: overwhelmed with intense joy or delight
Eulogize: to praise, in speech or writing, a deceased person
Euphemism: mild phrase that stands-in for an offensive one
Euphoria: a strong feeling of well-being or happiness
Euthanasia: painless killing of a terminally-ill person
Mastectomy: surgical removal of the breast

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