Schoolwide Words of the Day- week of Dec. 5

1. bibliophobia Word Meaning: fear or strong dislike of books Root: biblio Root Meaning: books Related words:  bibliography, bibliomania, biblioklept, bibliophile	2. impede Word Meaning: to slow something down or get in the way of progress Root: ped Root Meaning: foot Related words:  expedite, impediment, expedition, pedal
3. bursar Word Meaning: treasurer or person who holds the money in an organization Root: burs Root Meaning: purse Related words: bursa, bursitis,  disburse, disbursement, reimburse	4. antidote Word Meaning: something given to counteract a poison Root: anti (dote=give) Root Meaning: against Related words:  overdose, doting NOT: anecdote=short, funny story
5. tantalize Word Meaning: to tease or torment by presenting something desired and keeping it out of reach Root: tant Root Meaning: as much as Related words:  tantamount