Feathered Friend

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What does the Greek root -path- mean?

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The Greek root -path- means 'feeling.'

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What part of speech is the word 'accounting' in the sentence: 'Mr. Porter lost his accounting job'?

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The word 'accounting' is a noun.

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What does the word 'antipathy' mean based on its Greek roots?

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Antipathy means a strong feeling of dislike or aversion, as it combines 'anti-' (against) and '-path-' (feeling).

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What does the narrator mean by 'Half a million dollars’ worth of chemical and electronic engineering had let us down completely'?

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He means that despite the expensive technology, systems can still fail.

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Why is Claribel compared to a hummingbird in 'Feathered Friend'?

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She is compared to a hummingbird because she is able to hover in midair.

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is formed when two or more words are combined to create a new word with a specific meaning.

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What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?

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The prefix 'anti-' means 'against' or 'opposite of.'

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What is the meaning of the word 'engineering'?

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Engineering is the application of scientific and mathematical principles to design and build structures, machines, and systems.

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What is the significance of the word 'chemical' in the context of engineering?

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'Chemical' refers to substances used in engineering processes, often involving reactions and transformations.

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What does it mean to 'hover'?

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To hover means to remain in one place in the air, often by flapping wings or using propulsion.