Derivatives Lesson 1 If you were absent on Sept. 7, please write down the 10 derivatives and their definitions (the underlined content).
English Word Power Check! “Derivative” comes from the Latin word for “river.” Derivatives are words that “flow”into modern English from ancient Latin roots!
The Romans built AQUEDUCTS to carry: people water armies olive oil
aqueduct (noun) a structure that is used to carry water to a certain area The Romans built many aqueducts to carry fresh water to their cities.
My chem teacher had us prepare an AQUEOUS solution. watery thick oily red
aqueous (adjective) Containing water or similar to water Jim accidentally drank the aqueous chemical thinking it was water!
In my biology class, we’re studying AQUATIC animals. warm-blooded poisonous living in water furry
aquatic (adjective) Living or found in or near water; done in the water Frogs are aquatic animals.
AQUIFERS are a source of _________ for many people. gold food water money
aquifer (noun) A layer of rock or sand that can hold water In west Texas, many wells are supplied by aquifers.
Her way of thinking is very INSULAR. closed-off funny new sad
insular (adjective) separated from other people or cultures She doesn’t like any new ideas because she has a very insular way of thinking.
My friend loves to go camping in SYLVAN places. pretty forested tropical mountainous
sylvan (adjective) having a lot of woods or trees I visit the mountains because I love sylvan settings.
A VIADUCT carries a: road debt disease baby
viaduct (noun) A long, high bridge that carries a road or railroad over something The viaduct carries Back Beach Road over Thomas Drive west of the bridge.
When someone DEVIATES from their plans, they literally Stop Go off the original way Share them Write them out
deviate (verb) To do something that is different than what is expected Instead of running laps, the coach deviated from his plans and let us play kickball instead!
We drove to Tennessee VIA Alabama. around after by way of instead of
via (preposition) Going through or by way of a particular place I drove to San Destin via highway 98.
Sue was such a NONENTITY that other students at school… Did not notice her Loved her Voted for her Confused her
nonentity (noun) A person who is not famous or important He went from being a total nonentity to a movie star!