1. Unit 5
Get to the ROOT of it!

2. ROOTS
Root
Meaning
Origin
capit/cipit
head
Latin
manu
hand
ped
foot

3. captivate—to attract and hold the attention of someone by being interesting, pretty, etc.
The magician can easily captivate the crowd with his amazing tricks.

4. precipitation—water that falls to the ground as rain, snow, hail, sleet, etc.
The weather report is stating a 90% chance of precipitation tomorrow, so we will need to reschedule the picnic.

5. capitulate—to stop fighting an enemy or opponent; to admit that the enemy or opponent has won
I am not one to argue, so I will often capitulate just to avoid further conflict.

6. manual—doing or involving hard physical work; of or relating to using the hands; operated or controlled with the hands or by a person.
In a car with a manual transmission, the driver must shift the gears with his hands, all while steering and operating the brakes.

7. manipulate—to move or control something with our hands or by using a machine; to deal with or control someone or something in a clever and usually selfish way
The baby is learning to manipulate objects like blocks with his hands.

8. manuscript—the original copy of a play, book, piece of music, etc
manuscript—the original copy of a play, book, piece of music, etc., before it has been printed
I sent my manuscript to countless publishers, hoping to get a book deal.

9. maneuver—clever or skillful action or movement
Through a series of legal maneuvers, the lawyer kept her client out of jail.

10. pedestrian—a person who is walking in a city, along a road, etc.
A heavy barrier was built along the busy street to protect the pedestrians walking by from cars that might swerve off the road.

11. impede —to slow the movement, progress, or action of someone or something
He hoped his lack of education would not impede his success.

12. pedestal—the base of a column or other tall object; used to describe the position of someone who is admired, successful, etc.
She had placed her father on a pedestal for her entire life; he was perfect and could do no wrong.