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Exploring the World of Size: Microcosm, Minimize, and Magnitude

This vocabulary unit delves into the concept of size, focusing on terms that relate to both the small and the great. From microcosm, a small representation of something larger, to the magnanimous actions that show great kindness, each term is explored through engaging examples. Discover how microbes influence our daily lives and how minute details can distract us from the main idea. This unit is ideal for enhancing your vocabulary and understanding of the spectrum of size-related words in context.

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Exploring the World of Size: Microcosm, Minimize, and Magnitude

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  1. VocabularyUNIT 3 SIZE

  2. Microcosm Micro -- small

  3. Microcosm • A model of our solar system is a microcosm of the actual solar system.

  4. Microcosm • (N.) Small version of something larger

  5. Microbe Micro -- small We W

  6. Microbe The students learned in science that there were various species of microbes living in their noses.

  7. Microbe (n.) A microscopic organism, especially one that transmits a disease We W

  8. Minimize Mini -- small

  9. Minimize • In order to minimize the number of students going to the bathroom during class, Miss Ditzler issued each student four bathroom passes.

  10. Minimize • (v.) To reduce

  11. Minuscule Mini -- small

  12. MinusculeI was shocked by the miniscule portions served at the expensive French restaurant.

  13. Minuscule (adj.) Extremely small or insignificant…not important

  14. Minutia • Mini -- small • Miss Ditzler • Developed a love of reading very early in life • HP student while at North Penn • Graduated with BA, Summa Cum Laude • Full Scholarship Masters program • Published 4 best selling novels by the age of 30 • Has a red coat

  15. Minutia Sometime students get so caught up in the minutia of a lesson they miss the main idea.

  16. Minutia • (n.) small or trivial details

  17. Megalomaniac Mega -- great Napoleon

  18. Megalomaniac Donald Trump is sometimes considered to be a megalomaniac because he constantly seeks attention, power, and praise.

  19. Megalomaniac • (N.) A greed for power and importance

  20. Magnate Magn -- great

  21. Magnate Oprah Winfrey, a magnate in the Television Industry, has donated generously to many charities.

  22. Magnate (N.) A person of great wealth and power, especially in business or industry

  23. Magnitude Magn -- great

  24. Magnitude The magnitude of the earthquake was completely off the scientist’s scale.

  25. Magnitude • (N.) Greatness of size or importance

  26. Magnanimous Magn -- great

  27. Magnanimous • The magnanimous gesture by the college students who volunteered to clean up the ghetto had a positive impact on the entire inner city community.

  28. Magnanimous • (Adj.) Very kind and giving

  29. Magnificent Magn -- great

  30. Magnificent The magnificent view of the harbor was a wonderful visual delight after the long hike up the mountain.

  31. Magnificent (adj.) beautiful, impressive, and exceptional

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