Schoolwide Words of the Day Week of Jan. 23

Mon. ingratiate Word Meaning: to seek favor or to present in a pleasing manner Root: grat Root Meaning: pleasing or grace Related words:  grateful, gratitude, gratuity, gratis, congratulate	Thurs. decibel Word Meaning: unit of hearing Root: dec Root Meaning: ten Related words:  decagon, decimeter, December, decathlon, decade, decagon
Tues. oblique Word Meaning: to slant in a direction or position; odd; bend Root: liquis Root Meaning: to turn aside; elbow Related words: not a right triangle, muscles attached to 1 end of a bone	Fri. feng shui (phen shway) Word Meaning: ancient Chinese practice of harmonizing buildings, rooms, and gardens with nature Root: feng (shui=water) Root Meaning: wind Related words: chow, kowtow, gung ho
Wed.  salutatorian Word Meaning: the graduate with the 2nd highest rank or grade score Root: salu Root Meaning: health Related words:  salutatory, salute, salutation, salubrious, salvation, valedictorian