Greek & Latin Root: ject

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What does the root 'ject' mean?

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The root 'ject' means 'to throw' or 'to cast'.

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What is a 'trajectory'?

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A trajectory is the path that an object follows as it moves through space.

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What does 'eject' mean?

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To eject means to throw out or force out.

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What does 'dejected' mean?

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Dejected means feeling sad or disheartened.

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What is a 'projectile'?

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A projectile is an object that is thrown into the air with great force.

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What does 'interjection' mean?

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An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise.

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What does 'reject' mean?

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To reject means to refuse to accept, believe, or consider something.

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What does 'jettison' mean?

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To jettison means to throw something overboard to lighten a load.

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What is the correct spelling of 'eject'?

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The correct spelling is 'eject'.

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What is the correct spelling of 'dejected'?

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The correct spelling is 'dejected'.