Word Stems #78-85

pact - agreement

pacify- to make someone less angry or upset

magnanimous – of lofty or courageous spirit

magnify – to enlarge

tremulous – shaking or quivering slightly; nervous

Tremor – slight earthquake

assimilate – to become like something else

Simulcast – event that is broadcast across several media at the same time

realist – one who has a sensible idea of what can be achieved

scientist – an person who is an expert in science

Literal – interpreting words in their most basic sense

literate – able to read and write

polytheistic-believing in many gods

polymorphic- having several different forms

petrify – turn organic matter into stone

simplify – to make easier to do or understand