Wednesday, December 4, 2013

December 4th

root = MIN = small
Words
minute = a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of an hour, or sixty seconds
minutiae = small or trivial details
miniature = a copy or model that represents something in greatly reduced size
diminish = to lessen
diminutive = very small in size or stature


root = MIS/MIT = to send
Words
transmit = to send from one person, thing or place, to another
emissary = a messenger or agent sent to represent the interests of another
intermittent = stopping and starting at intervals
missive = a message or a letter
remission = a lessening of intensity or degree