Vocabulary UNIT 3

VocabularyUNIT 3

SIZE

Microcosm

Micro -- small

Microcosm

• A model of our solar system is a microcosm of the actual solar system.

Microcosm

• (N.) Small version of something

larger

Microbe

We W

Micro -- small

Microbe

The students learned in science that there were various species of microbes living in their noses.

Microbe

(n.) A microscopic organism, especially one that transmits a

disease

We W

Minimize

Mini -- small

Minimize

• In order to minimize the number of students going to the bathroom during class, Miss Ditzler issued each student four bathroom passes.

Minimize

• (v.) To reduce

Minuscule

Mini -- small

Minuscule

I was shocked by the miniscule portions served at the expensive French restaurant.

Minuscule

(adj.) Extremely small or

insignificant…not important

Minutia

• Mini -- small

Miss Ditzler• Developed a love of reading very early in life

• HP student while at North Penn • Graduated with BA, Summa Cum Laude

• Full Scholarship Masters program

• Published 4 best selling novels by the age of 30

• Has a red coat

Minutia

Sometime students get so caught up in the minutia of a lesson they miss the main idea.

Minutia

• (n.) small or trivial details

Megalomaniac

Mega -- great

Napoleon

Megalomaniac

Donald Trump is sometimes considered to be a megalomaniac because he constantly seeks attention, power, and praise.

Megalomaniac

• (N.) A greed for power and importance

Magnate

Magn -- great

Magnate

Oprah Winfrey, a magnate in the Television Industry, has donated generously to many charities.

Magnate

(N.) A person of great wealth and power, especially in business or industry

Magnitude

Magn -- great

Magnitude

The magnitude of the earthquake was completely off the scientist’s scale.

Magnitude

• (N.) Greatness of size or importance

Magnanimous

Magn -- great

Magnanimous

• The magnanimous gesture by the college students who volunteered to clean up the ghetto had a positive impact on the entire inner city community.

Magnanimous

• (Adj.) Very kind and giving

Magnificent

Magn -- great

Magnificent

The magnificent view of the harbor was a wonderful visual delight after the long hike up the mountain.

Magnificent

(adj.) beautiful, impressive, and exceptional