1. Journal #44pend 1. The framed Monet piece was suspended on the wall. 2. The patent is still pending on the new product. 3. What does the stem pend mean? HANG 4. Do a pendant and a necklace have anything in common? 5. Are a mastiffs jowls pendulous? More words: pendulumimpendingdepend

2. Journal #45struct 1. The basement or substructure of the house was furnished as a game room and guest bedroom. 2. The superstructure was constructed in three days which was impressive. 3. What does the stem struct mean? build 4. How does the word instruction go with the meaning build? 5. If a person was on the verge of self-destruction, what might that mean? More words: destructconstruction

3. Journal #46spir 1. Inspire means to breathe a creative spirit into a person. 2. The respiratory system includes the lungs. 3. What does the stem spir mean? breathe 4. What might cause you to perspire? 5. Aspire means to breathe upon literally, but a definition that works for today is to work towards a goal, what are some things you aspire to become or do? More words: conspireaspirationinspiration perspirationspirit

4. Journal #47miss 1. The unfortunate missionary was sent to a cannibalistic tribe. 2. Submarines launch ballistic missiles during training missions. 3. What does the stem miss mean? SEND 4. Is it good to be remiss in your classroom assignments? 5. What takes place during an intermission of a play or musical? More words: admissiondismissemission mission

5. Journal #48ine 1. The equine rescue facility takes care of rescued horses. 2. Panthers, jaguars, and domestic cats are also known as felines. 3. What does the stem -ine mean? nature of 4. Would it be flattering to be called porcine? 5. Ursa Major is a constellation that is translated in "Great Bear". What might the nature of bears be called? More words: vulpinecaninesaturninelupine

6. Journal # 49 Focused Free Write (timed writing) 10 minutes For Thanksgiving, I am...