Lesson 14 Classical Roots/Illuminating

inspire

to motivate, guide, or influence; to give hope and courage. (verb)

perspire

to cool the body by emitting water through the pores, to sweat (verb)

respiration

the act of breathing (noun)

spirited

having inner drive, lively, excited (adjective)

aspire

to strive for (verb)

photogenic

looking attractive when photographed (adjective)

photosynthesis

the formation of food in plants by means of sunlight (noun)

telephoto

a type of camera lens that makes it possible to take a close-up picture of a distant object. (adjective)

photon

a particle of light (noun)

flamingo

a bird with a long neck, long legs, and pink or red feathers (noun)

flammable

easily set on fire, able to burn (adjective)

inflammation

a condition of soreness, swelling, irritation (noun)