Transcript Lesson 7 (166-175) updated

The Word Within the Word
Stem Lesson 7
Part 2 (stems 166-175)
166. numer
meaning: number
Sentence example:
Please enumerate your reasons.
Clue Words:
enumerate, numeral, numerous,
supernumeraries, numerology
Numerous
• Many
167. fort
meaning: strong
Sentence example:
Her character is one of great
personal fortitude.
Clue Words:
fortitude, fort, fortify, fortification, fortress,
comfort, forte, fortissimo, pianoforte
Doune Castle
Clue Words:
fortitude, fort, fortify, fortification, fortress,
comfort, forte, fortissimo, pianoforte
Fortissimo
• Loudly
168. osteo
meaning: bone
Sentence example:
The osteologist was called in for
consultation on his bone condition.
Clue Words:
osteopath, osteology, osteopathy,
osteoblast, osteocyte, osteotomy,
osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
• Disease that weakens the bones
169. ornith
meaning: bird
Sentence example:
Ornithology is a science for the bird
lovers of the world.
Clue Words:
ornithology, ornithologist, ornithopter,
ornithomancy, ornithosis
Ornithologist
• A scientist who studies birds (a bird
scientist)
170. polis
meaning: city
Sentence example:
Metropolitan policy called for the
police to be friendly.
Clue Words:
metropolis, megalopolis, police, policy,
acropolis, necropolis
Metropolis
• City or urban area
171. fus
meaning: pour
Sentence example:
The stubborn old man refused to
have the blood transfusion.
Clue Words:
transfusion, infusion, refuse, fusillade,
fusion, infuse, confusion
Infuse
• Saturate/ soak
172. ego
meaning: I
Sentence example:
Vic is not egocentric; he is an
egomaniac.
Clue Words:
egomaniac, egocentric, egotistical, egotist,
egoism, alter ego
Egocentric
• self-centered
173. spir
meaning: breathe
Sentence example:
The ancient poet was inspired by the
Muse of poetry.
Clue Words:
inspire, respiration, perspiration, expire,
spirit, aspire, conspire
Perspiration
• sweat
174. dia
meaning: across
Sentence example:
Ralph expected a pleasant dialogue
but received a scathing diatribe.
Clue Words:
diagonal, diameter, dialogue, dialect,
diatribe, diaphanous, dialectic
Dialect
• A form of a main language
175. acr
meaning: sharp
Sentence example:
The acrimonious dispute was
disturbing to everyone.
Clue Words:
acrimonious, acerbity, acrid, acrimony,
acerate
Acrid
• Sharp or bitter taste/smell