Int+and+Ject+Jec-Period+1

Int: between, among or jointly

Three words:

intercede- to interrupt on behalf of another When another student and I were arguing, I hoped a bystander would intercede.

interdict- to forbid In an effort to interdict the use of drugs, most of them are illegal.

intervene- to come between to prevent a result or course of events The football game intervened at half time due to the bad weather conditions.

Short Story: My mother was unhappy with the condition of my messy room, so she began to argue with me. In order to calm me down, my father decided to __intercede__ our argument and end the situation. He decided to __interdict__ a messy room and create a rule that my room must be clean at all times or privileges would be taken away. Because my father __intervened__ in my mother and I's argument, I no longer will have a messy room to prevent another altercation with one if my parents.


 * Jec/Ject: to throw **

Words containing the root -ject:

Interject-to say something abruptly, esp. as an aside or interruption. Sentence: It is rude to interject when someone else is speaking. Abject-(of a situation) extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading. Sentence: Bullies are known for their abject criticism towards vulnerable individuals. Dejection-a sad and depressed state;low spirits. Sentence: After receiving a failing grade on his report card, Robert went into deep dejection.