Schoolwide Words of the Day Oct. 17-21

5. fluid Word Meaning: (noun) liquid; (adj.) changing; smooth/easy style Root: flu Root Meaning: flow or blow Related words: flue, fluff, flow, affluent	6. triad Word Meaning: any group of 3 closely related things or people Root: tri Root Meaning: three Related words: triangle, trident, tribe
7. unemphatic Word Meaning: without emphasis or strong meaning Prefix: un Prefix Meaning: not or opposite Related words: unrest, unconstitutional, ungraceful	8. papyrus Word Meaning: a plant that grows near water that was used to make paper; this word can also refer to specific books or manuscripts Related words: paper, papyrologist
9. crude Word Meaning: 1. natural, raw, not refined; 2. made quickly or poorly; 3. offensive; 4. incomplete Root: crudus Root Meaning: raw or rough Related words: recrudescent, rude	10. bedraggle Word Meaning: looking dragged and wet; to move slowly Prefix: be Prefix Meaning: on or around; also can change a noun to a verb or make a word stronger Related words: below, behead, beware