Week of April 23 Schoolwide Words of the Day

Mon. moderator Word Meaning: person who presides over a debate to keep the discussion within the rules Root: mod Root Meaning: within bounds; manner Related words:  modest, modicum, mode, modus operandi	Thurs. barometer Word Meaning: instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure Root: bar (meter=measure) Root Meaning: weight or pressure Related words: metric system, geometry, perimeter
Tues. republic Word Meaning: form of government headed by a president where citizens have power Root: pub Root Meaning: grown up or adult Related words: puberty, public, publicity, publication, public defender	Fri. hosteler Word Meaning: innkeeper who takes care of a hotel & its guests Root: host/hosp Root Meaning: host Related words: host, hostess, hostel, hotel, hospitable, hospital, hostage
Wed. hyperbole Word Meaning: a statement of super or over exaggeration Root: hyper (bol=throw) Root Meaning: over or excessive Related words: bolt, parabola, parable, diabolical, symbol	E.Credit evident Word Meaning: easily seen; obvious; easily understood Root: vid/vis Root Meaning: see Related words: provisions, visitor, vista, television, revise, advise, provide, visit