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  • Common Core alignment to a Definition Match puzzle is to the key phrase "Precise Meaning".
    CCSS Alignment Strand Numbers for Specific Grades:
    Precise Meaning: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4e, 3.4d, 4.4c, 5.4c, 6.4c, 7.4c, 8.4c, 9-10.4c, 11-12.4c
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    Root-a-Week REG-RECT-RIG Definition Match -- myVocabulary.com

    Directions:
    MATCH the Latin roots REG-RECT-RIG numbered in the left hand column with their definitions in letters A to L in the right hand column. Use the pull down Select bar to choose the correct letter match.
    When you hit Submit, you will get back the correct vocabulary answers as well as the percentage score for correct answers.
    Clue:
    These Latin roots REG-RECT-RIG come from Root-a-Week word puzzles. In addition to this Latin root Definition Match activity, www.myvocabulary.com also includes a free Interactive Puzzle and Fill-in-the-Blanks with these 12 words.
    You have permission to make a printable copy of Root-a-Week word puzzles for further vocabulary study at home or in the classroom.
    Word List
     
    1) RECTIFY
    2) REGAL
    3) REGIMEN
    4) IRREGULAR
    5) REGALIA
    6) REALM
    7) CORRECTION
    8) ROYALTY
    9) REGENT
    10) INSURRECTION
    11) DIRECTOR
    12) REGIMENT
    Definition List
     
    A)  Punishment or discipline intended to right faults or behavior (noun)
    B)  The head of an organized group or administrative unit; someone who supervises the production of show: conductor (noun)
    C)  Revolt against civil authority or established government (noun)
    D)  Lacking symmetry, even shape or formal arrangement; not conforming; variable in rhythm (adjective)
    E)  A royal domain; a kingdom; any sphere or province (noun)
    F)  To make, put or set right: remedy; to put right by adjustment or calculation (verb)
    G)  Befitting or resembling a king or queen; splendid (adjective)
    H)  Decorations, insignia, emblems or ceremonial clothes of an order or royalty (noun)
    I)  Person who exercises a ruler\\\'s power in a kingdom during a sovereign\\\'s absence (noun)
    J)  A disciplined course, as a diet or manner of living, to preserve or restore health (noun)
    K)  A military unit of ground forces consisting of two or more battalions, a headquarter unit and supporting units (noun)
    L)  Pertaining to supreme rulers; person of a sovereign lineage; compensation paid to an owner of a right (noun)