Roots 6

microphone

• A device used to make small voices sound larger, especially in a big room.

• A tool for measuring sound levels in an environment.

• A device that amplifies visual signals for presentations.

• A gadget used to record video footage.

constrict

• To hold in; to make smaller; to squeeze or bind to make smaller.

• To expand and grow larger.

• To break apart or separate.

• To flow freely without restriction.

astringent

• A substance used on skin to make the skin tight.

• A type of fruit that is sour in taste.

• A medication used to relieve pain.

• A chemical used to enhance flavor in food.

stringent

• Demanding strict attention to rules; rigid; having a tight set of rules.

• Flexible and adaptable to change.

• Lacking in rules or guidelines.

• Open to interpretation and personal judgment.

gramophone

• A device used to play the sounds of music as written on records.

• A type of modern speaker system.

• A digital music player for streaming songs.

• A machine for recording live performances.

restricted

• Bound by limits; kept within certain rules.

• Free to act without limitations.

• Open to all possibilities and choices.

• Unrestricted and limitless.

strain

• To draw or stretch tight beyond the normal limits.

• To relax or loosen a tight grip.

• To break something into smaller pieces.

• To create a strong bond between two objects.

restrain

• To hold back; to keep under control; to limit; to draw tight by force.

• To encourage; to promote; to support; to uplift.

• To release; to set free; to liberate; to allow.

• To ignore; to overlook; to dismiss; to neglect.

dysphonia

• A condition characterized by difficulty producing speech sounds, usually due to hoarseness.

• A type of speech disorder that involves the inability to articulate words properly.

• A neurological condition affecting the ability to understand spoken language.

• A psychological condition that leads to the loss of voice.

strainer

• A device used for letting the water leave the food so the food is drawn together.

• A tool for measuring the temperature of liquids.

• A container for storing dry ingredients.

• A utensil for mixing ingredients together.