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Discovering Words with "Syn/Sym": Meaning Togetherness through Vocabulary

Explore the fascinating world of vocabulary rooted in the "syn/sym" prefix meaning "together" or "same." Delve into words such as "symphony," where instruments unite to create beautiful music, and "sympathy," the shared feelings we experience for others. Learn about "synchronize," the magic of events occurring at once, and "photosynthesis," the process by which plants thrive. With examples and definitions, this resource is designed to enhance your understanding and usage of these interconnected terms, enriching your vocabulary journey!

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Discovering Words with "Syn/Sym": Meaning Togetherness through Vocabulary

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  1. Vocabulary Week 3 Root: Syn/Sym Meaning: together, same

  2. Vocabulary words • Symphony • Symbol • Analyze • Sympathy • Synchronize • Synopsis • Photosynthesis • Symmetrical • Evaluate • Synthetic

  3. Symmetrical (adj) • When cut in half it is the same on both sides • A butterfly’s wings are symmetrical.

  4. Symbol (n) • Something that represents or stands for another thing • An American flag is a symbol for freedom.

  5. Sympathy (v) • Sharing the feelings of another person • When Jenna’s dog died I felt sympathy for her and cried.

  6. Symphony (n) • When instruments come together to form a musical piece • Beethoven's fifth symphony is very powerful. Symphony

  7. Synthetic (adj) • Artificial and man made • Astroturf is a very common synthetic material.

  8. Synchronize (v) • Happening at the same time • Our synchronized swimming routine won us the championship.

  9. Photosynthesis (v) • When light and chemicals come together in a plant to grow. • Without photosynthesis, my plants are brown.

  10. Synopsis • A short summary (n) • I read a synopsis on War Horse and figured I’d be good for the summer reading quiz.

  11. ACADEMIC WORDS

  12. Associate (v) • If something is associated with something else, they are connected or related in some way. • I always associate McDonald’s with “I’m lovin’ it”.

  13. Classify (v) • If you classify things, you organize them into groups based on their attributes. • Classify shapes according to their number of sides.

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