Vocabulary - Unit 3

What does "mem" mean?

• measure

• mindful, recall

• part of a body

• delay

What does "ology" mean?

• story or legend

• speech in defense

• truth

• to study

What does "sci" mean?

• to know

• to cut

• to observe

• to grow

What does "memoir" mean?

• to command

• a written

  account in

  which someone

  describes past

  experiences

• a reminder

What does "memorialize" mean?

• process of organizing or indexing documents for future reference

• meaning "to write," it refers to drafting formal documents or official statements

• to cover something

• to do or

  create something

  that causes

  people to

  remember an

  important person,

  thing, or event

What does "memorable" mean?

• something that is easily imitated or copied

• something that is common or identical across different situations

• very good

  or interesting

  and worth

  remembering

• something that pertains to group membership

What does "memento" mean?

• a guide or manual for learning a skill or trade

• an object that is a

  reminder of a person,

  place, or event; a souvenir

• something that helps you forget things

• something that helps track or measure motion

What does "geology" mean?

• science of biological organisms and their evolution

• refers to the science of studying the atmosphere

• the study of ancient myths and legends related to Earth's history

• The scientific

  study of the history

  of Earth, especially

  as recorded by

  rocks

What does "anthrolopolgy" mean?

• the study of time management and historical timelines.

• the study of

  human races, origins,

  societies, and cultures

• the study of political power structures and government systems

• the study of technological advancements and their impact on human life

What does "etymology" mean?

• the study of plant roots and their medicinal uses

• the science of precise measurements and data analysis

• the study of written or spoken communication

• the study of the origin of

  words and the way in which

  their meanings have

  changed throughout history