Exploring Roots: Lumin/Luc

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What does 'luminous' mean?

Back

Luminous means emitting or reflecting light; shining or glowing.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Define 'illuminate'.

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To illuminate means to light up or make something clear and understandable.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What is a 'luminary'?

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A luminary is a person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does 'elucidate' mean?

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To elucidate means to make something clear or to explain.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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What is the meaning of 'translucent'?

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Translucent refers to a material that allows light to pass through but not detailed shapes.

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Use 'luminous' in a sentence.

Back

The stars are luminous objects in the night sky.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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Use 'elucidate' in a sentence.

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The teacher used examples to elucidate the complex topic.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

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What is the opposite of 'luminous'?

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The opposite of luminous is 'dark' or 'dim'.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What does 'lucid' mean?

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Lucid means clear and easy to understand.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Provide an example of a 'luminary'.

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Albert Einstein is considered a luminary in the field of physics.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D