Greek Roots Unit One

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Phototropic

Definition: tending to grow or move toward light

adj.

phosphorescent

Definition: giving off light without heat

photogenic

Definition: attractive in pictures or photographs

lucid

Definition: easy to understand; clear

elucidate

Definition: to make clear by explaining

translucent

Definition: allowing light to pass through

circumspect

Definition: careful; mindful of rules and consequences

prospect

Definition: that which is expected

specter

Definition: a ghost or phantom

invidious

Definition: hateful or spiteful

providential

Definition: happening by good fortune

improvise

Definition: to create without any forethought or preparation

phot,phos

light

luc

light

spect.spec

to look at

vid,vis

to see,to look