1. e-, ex- out, out of, outside eject (v.) to throw out with force, authority or influence ejection (n.) [ L ] syn. – oust ant. – take in emit (v.) to send out something like a sound or smell emission (n.) [ L ] syn. – radiate ant. – contain; repress Zeus decided to eject Medusa from Mt. Olympus because she turned everyone to stone. Draw a picture representing this word! Zeus’ lightening bolt emitted a thunderous roar. Draw a picture representing this word!

2. e-, ex- out, out of, outside erupt (v.) to force out or release something; to explode eruption (n.); eruptive (adj.) [ L ] syn. – vent ant. - deflate exceed (v.) to go out beyond; to be outside and beyond what is expected exceedingly (adv.) [ L ] syn. – surpass ant. – fail; fall behind The Minoan eruption of Thera was a catastrophic volcanic eruption. Draw a picture representing this word! Hercules wanted to exceed his father’s expectations. Draw a picture representing this word!

3. e-, ex- out, out of, outside exclude (v.) to leave out exclusion (n.); exclusive (adj.) [ L ] syn. – omit; reject ant. - include exhale (v.) to breathe out [ L ] syn. – expel; emit ant. - inhale Aphrodite went out of her way to exclude those who were not beautiful. Draw a picture representing this word! Hades’ exhale emits a steamy stream of air. Draw a picture representing this word!

4. e-, ex- out, out of, outside expand (v.) to stretch out; to make or become larger expansion (n.); expansive (adj.) [ L ] syn. – enlarge; extend ant. - contract extinguish (v.) to put out a fire; to bring to an end extinguisher (n.); extinguishable (adj.) [ L ] syn. – destroy; douse ant. - light Artemis expanded her hunt to include the neighboring woodlands. Draw a picture representing this word! Poseidon planned to extinguish Hades’ flames. Draw a picture representing this word!

5. in- in, inside, into include (v.) to be a part of; to be a member in inclusion (n.); inclusive (adj.) [ L ] syn. – incorporate; ant. – exclude; reject inflate (v.) to put air or gas into something inflation (n.); inflationary(adj.) [ L ] syn. – blow up ant. – deflate Dionysus included all of the gods when planning his end of the year party. Draw a picture representing this word! A mortal man had to quickly inflate his raft as not to sink into Poseidon's ocean. Draw a picture representing this word!

6. in- in, inside, into inhale (v.) to breathe in inhalant (n.); [ L ] syn. – gasp; inspire ant. – exhale inject (v.) to force fluid in injection (n. or adj.); injector (n.) [ L ] syn. – put in; infuse ant. – take out; withdraw Unlike mortal men, Poseidon can inhale while underwater. Draw a picture representing this word! Apollo healed numerous injured people by injecting them with medicine and magic. Draw a picture representing this word!

7. in- in, inside, into inspect (v.) to look carefully at something inspection (n.); inspector (adj.) [ L ] syn. – examine ant. – to skim or glance over something quickly inspire (v.) to breathe life into; to influence someone in positive way inspiration (n.); inspirational (adj.) [ L ] syn. – influence; touch ant. - discourage To make sure the messages were safe to transport, Hermes inspected them before delivery. Athena inspired thousands with her infinite wisdom.

8. in- in, inside, into instruct (v.) to teach instruction; instructor (n.); instructive (adj.) [ L ] syn. – educate; enlighten invite (v.) to ask someone in or to do something invitation; invitee; inviter (n.); [ L ] syn. – request; summon ant. –reject; alienate Zeus instructed the other gods on how to properly use their powers. Dionysus invited his most beloved gods to his large celebration.