Word Within the Word
Lesson 11
demo-
means
people
demo-cracy
(people)
(rule)
While some countries are ruled by dictators who do
not value the opinions of the citizens, we live in a
democracy where people are allowed to vote on
leaders and ideas.
demography, demagogue, democratic
-ism
means
doctrine
critis-ism
(to judge)
(doctrine)
Alfred felt his future as an artist was slowly slipping away
as he listened to his parents’ stern criticisms about his
choice of color and medium. “Everyone’s a critic. ” he
sighed.
capitalism, ageism, communism
alter-
means
other
alter-nate
(other)
(turn)
Alice’s personality is a lot like her hair; an
alternating rainbow of bright and beautiful colors
that reflect a vivacious outlook on life.
alter ego, alternative, alteration
astr-
means
star
astr-onomer
(star)
(one who studies)
Astronomers around the world breathed a
collective sigh of relief when the Rosetta
spacecraft transmitted close up pictures of a
comet yesterday.
asteroid, asterisk, astronomical
dyna-
means
power
dyna-mite
(power)
The damage and danger of dynamite is usually
very predictable, but in the hands of a “super
genius”. . .anything can happen.
dynasty, aerodynamic
Advanced Word
dyna-mic
(power) (having characteristics of)
dynamic-energetic;
active; having
continuous change or
movement
Thomas from The Maze Runner is a dynamic character
because he changes and learns how to be a leader,
and he is a dynamic member of the Glade because he
never stops running.
Word Within the Word – Lesson 11
Stem
demo-ism
alterastrdyna-
Meaning
people
doctrine
other
star
power
Example Words
democracy
criticism
alternate
astronomer
dynamite