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Explore the intricate world of frailty and fragmentation with academic words showcasing the power of knowledge. Delineate vocabulary roots like frail/fract/frag to exemplify their importance - just as light bends and breaks in refracted patterns. Witness how even a fraction of understanding can contribute to comprehension. Experience the breaking point with infraction and the delicate nature of things like a fragment or a fragile teacup. Confront the fractures of life and language, understanding that every broken piece can lead to a new perspective. Strengthen your grasp of these roots to be better prepared for any test.
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Vocabulary Week 15 Root: frail/fract/frag Meaning: break; shatter
Fragment (n) a broken piece “Because was old” is a sentence fragment.
Fracture (n) A break or split Tanya suffered a leg fracture when she fell off the trampoline.
Fragile (adj) Easily broken Careful with that teacup, it’s extremely fragile and could break!
Refract (v) to bend light so it looks like it is broken You can use a prism to refract natural light into those found in a rainbow.
Fraction (n) a part of a larger whole “It is clear to me that a fraction of this pizza has gone… mysteriously missing. Any ideas, Joe?”
Infraction (n) the act of breaking the limits or rules Too many infractionsin Ms. Paris’ class and she will no doubt go nuclear.
fractals (n) Broken patterns as part of a design My soul is spiraling in frozen fractals all around
Frail (adj) Weak His body was frail with age, so much so that one little fall could send him to the grave.
Academic Words The more academic words you are exposed to, the better prepared you will be come test day. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.
Delineate (v) Show where it is or what it is To delineate the vocabulary words in the story underline or highlight them.
Exemplify (v) Give examples Sandy exemplifies a good student because she always raises her hand, is on high honor roll, and always helps the teachers.