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rel • ic n., object that has survived from the past. I was amazed by the relics from the ancient Egyptians I saw at the museum.

in • trigue v., excite the interest or curiosity of. Many people are intrigued by comets and falling stars.

ce • les • tial adj., of the sky or universe. The moon and sun are two visible celestial bodies.

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as • so • ci • ate v., connect. Do you associate the beginning of baseball season with the beginning of spring?

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rid • i • cule v., make the object of laughter, make fun of. Shelby ridiculed Stasia’s idea, but stopped laughing when he saw the invention work.

con • coct v., invent or put together a plan. Coach concocted a new strategy for the big game.