Monday, March 26, 2012

Word of the Day #136

136. perquisite
Word Meaning: a perk- something extra to the regular pay
Root: quire or queues 
(per=thoroughly/throughout)
Root Meaning: to gain or seek
Related words: question, inquest, requisition, acquire, conquer

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  1. SCAVENGER HUNT CLUE #1: Color in boxes 10A and 8I on your paper.
    BONUS: Write this word in any box on the back of your paper.
    NEXT: Click on "Home" and click on "Week of Dec. 3 root words".

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