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What does the term 'dejected' mean?
What does the term 'dejected' mean?
What does 'eject' mean?
What does 'eject' mean?
To throw out
What is an 'injection'?
What is an 'injection'?
A shot; the 'throwing' of medicine into the body by a needle
What is an 'interjection'?
What is an 'interjection'?
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What does 'jettison' mean?
What does 'jettison' mean?
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What is a 'projectile'?
What is a 'projectile'?
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What is a 'projector'?
What is a 'projector'?
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What does 'reject' mean?
What does 'reject' mean?
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What does 'subject' mean in this context?
What does 'subject' mean in this context?
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What is a 'trajectory'?
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Study Notes
Ject Root Words Overview
- Root Meaning: The root "ject" is derived from Latin, meaning "to throw" or "to cast."
Vocabulary Terms
- Dejected: Describes a state of sadness or low spirits; signifies feeling as if one has been "thrown down."
- Eject: Refers to the action of throwing something out; commonly used in contexts such as ejecting a disc from a player or expelling someone from a location.
- Injection: Associated with administering medicine; involves using a needle to "throw" medicine directly into the body.
- Interjection: A part of speech that interrupts a sentence; often used to express emotions or reactions spontaneously in conversations.
- Jettison: The act of throwing goods overboard, typically for the purpose of lightening a load on a ship or aircraft; also means to discard unnecessary items.
- Projectile: Any object that, when thrown, travels through the air; often used in discussions about physics or military applications.
- Projector: A device designed to throw an image onto a surface, such as a wall or screen; commonly used in presentations and cinema.
- Reject: To refuse or discard something that is deemed defective or unsuitable; often applied in manufacturing and quality control contexts.
- Subject: Indicates the action of placing oneself under the authority or control of another; reflects a dynamic of power or influence.
- Trajectory: The path that an object takes as it is thrown through space; used in physics to describe the motion of projectiles.
Contextual Importance
- Understanding these terms helps in various fields, including medicine, grammar, physics, and everyday communication.
- Many of these words relate to themes of authority, control, and the physical act of throwing, providing insight into their etymological roots and applications.
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Explore the various words derived from the root 'ject' with these flashcards. Each card includes definitions and examples to enhance your understanding. Perfect for vocabulary building and language studies.
