Flect/Flex Vocabulary Review

Define FLEXIBLE (pick 2):

• Capable of bending easily without breaking

• Able to be modified to respond to altered circumstances

• To turn something aside

• The action of bending or the condition of being bent, especially the bending of a limb or joint

• Change in pitch or tone of voice

What is FLECTION?

• Capable of bending easily without breaking

• Able to be modified to respond to altered circumstances

• To turn something aside

• The action of bending or the condition of being bent, especially the bending of a limb or joint

• Change in pitch or tone of voice

What is INFLECTION?

• Capable of bending easily without breaking

• Able to be modified to respond to altered circumstances

• To turn something aside

• The action of bending or the condition of being bent, especially the bending of a limb or joint

• Change in pitch or tone of voice

What does it mean to DEFLECT?

• Capable of bending easily without breaking

• Able to be modified to respond to altered circumstances

• To turn something aside

• The action of bending or the condition of being bent, especially the bending of a limb or joint

• Change in pitch or tone of voice

He ________ed the ball that was thrown in his direction.

One may study the body's _________ if they are attending school to be a physical therapist.

When someone asks a question, the __________ in their voice may change.

One must be somewhat __________ when plans have to change last minute.

If you can touch your toes without bending your knees, you are somewhat _________.

What does the root FLECT/FLEX mean?

• It is Latin for "bend"

• It is Greek for "bend"

• It is Latin for "water"

• It is Greek for "time"