lesson 8
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Lesson 8. Eponyms : Is a word that comes from the name of a person or place. Derrick - a large crane. Mesmerize- means “to hypnotize”. Zinnia- is a colorful flower. Cardigan - is a sweater that buttons in front. Maverick - is someone who doesn’t go along with a group’s thinking. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Lesson 8Eponyms: Is a word that comes from the name of a person or place.
Derrick- a large crane.
Mesmerize- means “to hypnotize”.
Zinnia- is a colorful flower.
Cardigan- is a sweater that buttons in front.
Maverick- is someone who doesn’t go along with a group’s thinking.
Boycott: you stop using something.
Saturnine- means “gloomy”
Laconic- someone who uses few words.
Sequoia- is a giant redwood tree.
Bacitracin- is an antibiotic ointment.
Savory- appetizing; pleasingly respectable
SEDATE- To tranquilize, to calm
Singular- exceptional; distinguished from others
Spontaneous- unplanned
Usurp- to take over illegally; to seize by force without right
Whimsical- playful; fanciful
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