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Gladiator Word of the Day
Week 34
April 27 – May 1, 2015
Math
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Root of the Week:
nov/neo/nou” (New)
Word of the Day: Neoplatonism
[nee-oh-pleyt-n-iz-uh m] noun
A philosophical system whcih holds that all existence consists
of emanations from the One with whom the soul may be
reunited.
Social Studies
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Root of the Week:
nov/neo/nou” (New)
Word of the Day: Neocolonialism
[nee-oh-kuh-loh-nee-uh-liz-uh m] noun
The policy of a strong nation in seeking political and economic
hegemony over an independent nation or extended
geographical area without necessarily reducing the subordinate
nation or area to the legal status of a colony.
Science
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Root of the Week:
nov/neo/nou” (New)
Word of the Day: Nova
[noh-vuh] noun
Astronomy
A star that suddenly becomes thousands of times brighter and then
gradually fades to its original intensity.
Academy of Engineering
Friday, May 1, 2015
Root of the Week:
nov/neo/nou” (New)
Word of the Day: Renovate
[ren-uh-veyt] verb
1. to restore to good condition; make new or as if new again; repair.
2. to reinvigorate; refresh; revive.
Gladiator Word of the Day
Week 35
May 4- May 8, 2015
Language Arts/Reading
Monday, May 4, 2015
Root of the Week:
“para” (Next to, beside)
Word of the Day: Parable
[par-uh-buh l] noun
1. a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth,
religious principle, or moral lesson.
2. a statement or comment that conveys a meaning indirectly by the
use of comparison, analogy, or the like.
Math
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Root of the Week:
“para” (Next to, beside)
Word of the Day: Parabola
[puh-rab-uh-luh]
noun, Geometry
A plane curve formed by the
intersection of a right circular
cone with a plane parallel to a
generator of the cone
Social Studies
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Root of the Week:
“para” (Next to, beside)
Word of the Day: Parachronism
[pa-rak-ruh-niz-uh m] noun
A chronological error in which a person, event, etc., is assigned
a date later than the actual one.
Science
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Root of the Week:
“para” (Next to, beside)
Word of the Day: Paraplegia
[par-uh-plee-jee-uh, -juh] noun
Pathology-paralysis of both lower
limbs due to spinal disease or
injury.
Academy of Arts and Entertainment
Friday, May 8, 2015
Root of the Week:
“para” (Next to, beside)
Word of the Day: Paragon
[par-uh-gon, -guh n] noun
1. a model or pattern of excellence or of a particular excellence
2. someone of exceptional merit
Gladiator Word of the Day
Week 36
May 11- May 15, 2015
Language Arts/Reading
Monday, May 11, 2015
Root of the Week:
“se” (Apart)
Word of the Day: Sedulous
[sej-uh-luh s] adjective
1. diligent in application or attention; persevering; assiduous.
2. persistently or carefully maintained
Math
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Root of the Week:
“se” (Apart)
Word of the Day: Dissever
[dih-sev-er]
verb (used with object)
1. to sever; separate.
2. to divide into parts.
verb (used without object)
3. to part; separate.
Social Studies
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Root of the Week: “se” (Apart)
Word of the Day: Sequestration
[see-kwes-trey-shuh n, si-kwes-]
noun
1. removal or separation; banishment or exile.
2. a withdrawal into seclusion; retirement.
3. segregation from others; isolation.
Science
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Root of the Week:
“se” (Apart)
Word of the Day: Persevere
[pur-suh-veer]
verb (used without object)
1. to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of
difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.
2. to persist in speech, interrogation, argument, etc.; insist.
Academy of Informational Technology
Friday, May 15, 2015
Root of the Week:
“se” (Apart)
Word of the Day: Secern
[si-surn]
verb (used with object)
To discriminate or distinguish in thought.
Gladiator Word of the Day
Week 37
May 18- May 22, 2015
Language Arts/Reading
Monday, May 18, 2015
Root of the Week: “tract”
(to drag, pull, or draw)
Word of the Day: Tract
[trakt]
noun
1. an expanse or area of land, water, etc.; region; stretch.
2. a definite region or area of the body, especially a group, series, or
system of related parts or organs
3. a stretch or period of time; interval; lapse.
Math
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Root of the Week: “tract”
(to drag, pull, or draw)
Word of the Day: Protractor
[proh-trak-ter, pruh-] noun
1. (in surveying, mathematics, etc.) an instrument having a
graduated arc for plotting or measuring angles.
2. Anatomy. a muscle that causes a part to protrude.
Social Studies
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Root of the Week: “tract”
(to drag, pull, or draw)
Word of the Day: Retract
[ri-trakt] verb (used without
object)
To draw back within itself or
oneself; fold up
Science
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Root of the Week: “tract”
(to drag, pull, or draw)
Word of the Day: Extraction
[v. ik-strakt or especially for 5, ek-strakt; n. ek-strakt]
verb (used with object)
1. to get, pull, or draw out, usually with special effort, skill, or force
2. to deduce (a doctrine, principle, interpretation, etc.)
3. to derive or obtain (pleasure, comfort, etc.) from a particular source
4. to make excerpts from (a book, pamphlet, etc.).
5. to extort (information, money, etc.)
Academy of Finance
Friday, May 22, 2015
Root of the Week: “tract”
(to drag, pull, or draw)
Word of the Day: Contractor
[kon-trak-ter, kuh n-trak-ter]
noun
1. a person who contracts to
furnish supplies or perform work
at a certain price or rate.
2. something that contracts,
especially a muscle.
Gladiator Word of the Day
Week 38
May 26- May 29, 2015
Math
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Root of the Week:
“vid/vis” (to see)
Word of the Day: Improvise
[im-pruh-vahyz] verb
To compose and perform or deliver
without previous preparation;
extemporize
Social Studies
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Root of the Week:
“vid/vis” (to see)
Word of the Day: Indivisibility
[in-duh-viz-uh-buh l] adjective
Not divisible; not separable into
parts; incapable of being divided
Science
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Root of the Week:
“vid/vis” (to see)
Word of the Day: Visionary
[vizh-uh-ner-ee] adjective
1. given to or characterized by fanciful, not presently workable, or
unpractical ideas, views, or schemes
2. given to or concerned with seeing visions.
3. purely idealistic or speculative; impractical; unrealizable
Academy of Health
Friday, May 29, 2015
Root of the Week:
“vid/vis” (to see)
Word of the Day: Providential
[prov-i-den-shuh l] adjective
1. of, relating to, or resulting from
divine providence
2. opportune, fortunate, or lucky
Gladiator Word of the Day
Week 39
June 1 – June 4, 2015
Language Arts/Reading
Monday, June 1, 2015
Root of the Week:
“Art” (Skill, craft)
Word of the Day: Artiste
[ahr-teest; French ar-teest]
Noun
1. an artist, especially an actor, singer,
dancer, or other public performer.
Math
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Root of the Week:
“Art” (Skill, craft)
Word of the Day: Artisan
[ahr-tuh-zuh n] noun
1. a person skilled in an applied art; a craftsperson.
2. a person or company that makes a high-quality or
distinctive product in small quantities, usually by hand or
using traditional methods
Social Studies
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Root of the Week:
“Art” (Skill, craft)
Word of the Day: Artifice
[ahr-tuh-fis] noun
1. a clever trick or stratagem; a cunning,
crafty device or expedient
2. trickery; guile; craftiness.
3. cunning; ingenuity; inventiveness
4. a skillful or artful contrivance or expedient.
Science
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Root of the Week:
“Art” (Skill, craft)
Word of the Day: Artillery
[ahr-til-uh-ree] noun
1. mounted projectile-firing guns or missile
launchers, mobile or stationary, light or heavy, as
distinguished from small arms.
2. the troops or the branch of an army concerned
with the use and service of such weapons.
3. the science that treats of the use of such weapons.

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May word of the day

  • 1. Gladiator Word of the Day Week 34 April 27 – May 1, 2015
  • 2. Math Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Root of the Week: nov/neo/nou” (New) Word of the Day: Neoplatonism [nee-oh-pleyt-n-iz-uh m] noun A philosophical system whcih holds that all existence consists of emanations from the One with whom the soul may be reunited.
  • 3. Social Studies Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Root of the Week: nov/neo/nou” (New) Word of the Day: Neocolonialism [nee-oh-kuh-loh-nee-uh-liz-uh m] noun The policy of a strong nation in seeking political and economic hegemony over an independent nation or extended geographical area without necessarily reducing the subordinate nation or area to the legal status of a colony.
  • 4. Science Thursday, April 30, 2015 Root of the Week: nov/neo/nou” (New) Word of the Day: Nova [noh-vuh] noun Astronomy A star that suddenly becomes thousands of times brighter and then gradually fades to its original intensity.
  • 5. Academy of Engineering Friday, May 1, 2015 Root of the Week: nov/neo/nou” (New) Word of the Day: Renovate [ren-uh-veyt] verb 1. to restore to good condition; make new or as if new again; repair. 2. to reinvigorate; refresh; revive.
  • 6. Gladiator Word of the Day Week 35 May 4- May 8, 2015
  • 7. Language Arts/Reading Monday, May 4, 2015 Root of the Week: “para” (Next to, beside) Word of the Day: Parable [par-uh-buh l] noun 1. a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson. 2. a statement or comment that conveys a meaning indirectly by the use of comparison, analogy, or the like.
  • 8. Math Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Root of the Week: “para” (Next to, beside) Word of the Day: Parabola [puh-rab-uh-luh] noun, Geometry A plane curve formed by the intersection of a right circular cone with a plane parallel to a generator of the cone
  • 9. Social Studies Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Root of the Week: “para” (Next to, beside) Word of the Day: Parachronism [pa-rak-ruh-niz-uh m] noun A chronological error in which a person, event, etc., is assigned a date later than the actual one.
  • 10. Science Thursday, May 7, 2015 Root of the Week: “para” (Next to, beside) Word of the Day: Paraplegia [par-uh-plee-jee-uh, -juh] noun Pathology-paralysis of both lower limbs due to spinal disease or injury.
  • 11. Academy of Arts and Entertainment Friday, May 8, 2015 Root of the Week: “para” (Next to, beside) Word of the Day: Paragon [par-uh-gon, -guh n] noun 1. a model or pattern of excellence or of a particular excellence 2. someone of exceptional merit
  • 12. Gladiator Word of the Day Week 36 May 11- May 15, 2015
  • 13. Language Arts/Reading Monday, May 11, 2015 Root of the Week: “se” (Apart) Word of the Day: Sedulous [sej-uh-luh s] adjective 1. diligent in application or attention; persevering; assiduous. 2. persistently or carefully maintained
  • 14. Math Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Root of the Week: “se” (Apart) Word of the Day: Dissever [dih-sev-er] verb (used with object) 1. to sever; separate. 2. to divide into parts. verb (used without object) 3. to part; separate.
  • 15. Social Studies Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Root of the Week: “se” (Apart) Word of the Day: Sequestration [see-kwes-trey-shuh n, si-kwes-] noun 1. removal or separation; banishment or exile. 2. a withdrawal into seclusion; retirement. 3. segregation from others; isolation.
  • 16. Science Thursday, May 14, 2015 Root of the Week: “se” (Apart) Word of the Day: Persevere [pur-suh-veer] verb (used without object) 1. to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly. 2. to persist in speech, interrogation, argument, etc.; insist.
  • 17. Academy of Informational Technology Friday, May 15, 2015 Root of the Week: “se” (Apart) Word of the Day: Secern [si-surn] verb (used with object) To discriminate or distinguish in thought.
  • 18. Gladiator Word of the Day Week 37 May 18- May 22, 2015
  • 19. Language Arts/Reading Monday, May 18, 2015 Root of the Week: “tract” (to drag, pull, or draw) Word of the Day: Tract [trakt] noun 1. an expanse or area of land, water, etc.; region; stretch. 2. a definite region or area of the body, especially a group, series, or system of related parts or organs 3. a stretch or period of time; interval; lapse.
  • 20. Math Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Root of the Week: “tract” (to drag, pull, or draw) Word of the Day: Protractor [proh-trak-ter, pruh-] noun 1. (in surveying, mathematics, etc.) an instrument having a graduated arc for plotting or measuring angles. 2. Anatomy. a muscle that causes a part to protrude.
  • 21. Social Studies Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Root of the Week: “tract” (to drag, pull, or draw) Word of the Day: Retract [ri-trakt] verb (used without object) To draw back within itself or oneself; fold up
  • 22. Science Thursday, May 21, 2015 Root of the Week: “tract” (to drag, pull, or draw) Word of the Day: Extraction [v. ik-strakt or especially for 5, ek-strakt; n. ek-strakt] verb (used with object) 1. to get, pull, or draw out, usually with special effort, skill, or force 2. to deduce (a doctrine, principle, interpretation, etc.) 3. to derive or obtain (pleasure, comfort, etc.) from a particular source 4. to make excerpts from (a book, pamphlet, etc.). 5. to extort (information, money, etc.)
  • 23. Academy of Finance Friday, May 22, 2015 Root of the Week: “tract” (to drag, pull, or draw) Word of the Day: Contractor [kon-trak-ter, kuh n-trak-ter] noun 1. a person who contracts to furnish supplies or perform work at a certain price or rate. 2. something that contracts, especially a muscle.
  • 24. Gladiator Word of the Day Week 38 May 26- May 29, 2015
  • 25. Math Tuesday, May 26, 2015 Root of the Week: “vid/vis” (to see) Word of the Day: Improvise [im-pruh-vahyz] verb To compose and perform or deliver without previous preparation; extemporize
  • 26. Social Studies Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Root of the Week: “vid/vis” (to see) Word of the Day: Indivisibility [in-duh-viz-uh-buh l] adjective Not divisible; not separable into parts; incapable of being divided
  • 27. Science Thursday, May 28, 2015 Root of the Week: “vid/vis” (to see) Word of the Day: Visionary [vizh-uh-ner-ee] adjective 1. given to or characterized by fanciful, not presently workable, or unpractical ideas, views, or schemes 2. given to or concerned with seeing visions. 3. purely idealistic or speculative; impractical; unrealizable
  • 28. Academy of Health Friday, May 29, 2015 Root of the Week: “vid/vis” (to see) Word of the Day: Providential [prov-i-den-shuh l] adjective 1. of, relating to, or resulting from divine providence 2. opportune, fortunate, or lucky
  • 29. Gladiator Word of the Day Week 39 June 1 – June 4, 2015
  • 30. Language Arts/Reading Monday, June 1, 2015 Root of the Week: “Art” (Skill, craft) Word of the Day: Artiste [ahr-teest; French ar-teest] Noun 1. an artist, especially an actor, singer, dancer, or other public performer.
  • 31. Math Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Root of the Week: “Art” (Skill, craft) Word of the Day: Artisan [ahr-tuh-zuh n] noun 1. a person skilled in an applied art; a craftsperson. 2. a person or company that makes a high-quality or distinctive product in small quantities, usually by hand or using traditional methods
  • 32. Social Studies Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Root of the Week: “Art” (Skill, craft) Word of the Day: Artifice [ahr-tuh-fis] noun 1. a clever trick or stratagem; a cunning, crafty device or expedient 2. trickery; guile; craftiness. 3. cunning; ingenuity; inventiveness 4. a skillful or artful contrivance or expedient.
  • 33. Science Thursday, June 4, 2015 Root of the Week: “Art” (Skill, craft) Word of the Day: Artillery [ahr-til-uh-ree] noun 1. mounted projectile-firing guns or missile launchers, mobile or stationary, light or heavy, as distinguished from small arms. 2. the troops or the branch of an army concerned with the use and service of such weapons. 3. the science that treats of the use of such weapons.