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