ELA: Word Roots Unit 1 Vocab

ELA-Non Fiction

Envision

(v) picture to oneself; imagine possible

Spectacle

(n) something or someone seen

Prospect

(n) search for something desirable

Spectator

(n) a close observer; someone who looks at something

Revise

(v) to look over again in order to correct or improve

Inaudible

(Adj) impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear

Stereophonic

(Adj) a method of sound reproduction usually using two or more separate microphones to feed two or more loudspeakers

Symphony

(n) an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements, at least one of which is traditionally in sonata form

Phonic

(Adj) relating to speech sounds

Avocation

(n) a hobby or minor occupation.

Vocation

(n) a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation

Contradict

(v) deny the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite

Verdict

(n) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

Dictation

(n) speech intended for reproduction in writing

Dictator

(n) ruler with absolute or total control