Greek & Latin Root: "Just Gotta Know" - Week 3

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What does it mean to memorialize something?

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To do or create something that causes people to remember an important person, thing, or event.

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What is a memoir?

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A written account in which someone describes past experiences.

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What is geology?

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The study of the history of Earth.

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What does it mean to be conscientious?

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Very careful about doing what you are supposed to do; concerned with doing something correctly.

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What is conscience?

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The part of the mind that tells you certain actions are right or wrong.

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What is a memento?

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An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

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What is etymology?

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The study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed throughout history.

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What is anthropology?

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The study of humans, their societies, and their cultures.

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What does it mean to be memorable?

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Something that is worth remembering or easily remembered.

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What is the difference between a memoir and a biography?

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A memoir is a personal account of experiences, while a biography is a detailed description of someone's life written by someone else.