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HARRISON BERGERON COPY MASTER
Vocabulary Strategy
THE GREEK ROOT syn
The Greek root syn means “together” or “similar.” Synchronize is one word that contains this
root. It means “to bring in line together.” To understand words that contain this prefix, you
may need to use context clues as well as your knowledge of the root.
A. Directions: Write a definition for each of the following words. If necessary, consult a
dictionary.
1. synergy
HARRISON BERGERON
2. synod
3. syntax
4. synopsis
5. syndetic
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B. Directions: Use each word you defined above in a sentence that shows its meaning.
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