Thursday, August 26, 2010

More, More, More

New Vocabulary Words:
hyperbole (n) - an intentional statement of exaggeration
hypercritical (adj) - excessively critical
hypertension (n) - extreme tension; high blood pressure
hypothermia (n) - high temperature
superimpose (v) - lay one item atop of another
superlative (adj) - of the highest order; best; greatest
supernatural (adj) - beyond the laws of nature
supervise (v) - oversee
surcharge (n) - additional charge or tax
surplus (n) - more that what is needed

hyper-above, over, more super, supr, sur-above, over, more
These are your new words....please study them carefully each day...Vocabulary Quiz on September 2, 2010!
The sixth grade is superb!