Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ Periods: ______________________
Vocabulary List #8-Wildcats-Week 1
Stem
Definition
Words
Origin
sed
sit
sedentary, sediment, sedan, sedative, sedate, supersede, assiduous, insidious
Latin
leg
read
legible, legend, illegible, legendary, legibility, alleged
Latin
anim
mind
equanimity, animal, animated, animosity, magnanimous, animadversion
Latin
tort
twist
contorted, torture, tortuous, retort, distort, torturous, tort
Latin
nym
name
homonym, acronym, pseudonym, anonymous, patronymic, eponym
Greek
sanct
holy
sanctity, sanctimonious, sacrosanct, sanctuary, unsanctioned, sanctify
Latin
meta
change
metamorphosis, metaphor, metaphysics, metastasize, metabolism
Greek
petr
rock
petrify, petroleum, petrology, petroglyph, petrophilous, petrochemical
Latin
mir
wonder
miracle, mirage, mirror, mirabile dictu, admire, mirabilia, miracle play
Latin
man
hand
manual, manicure, manipulate, manacles, amanuensis, legerdemain
Latin
rect
right
correct, rectitude, direct, rectilinear, rectangle, rectify, rector, erect
Latin
volv
roll
revolve, involved, devolve, convoluted, volvox, revolution, volvulus
Latin
demi
half
demigod, demitasse, demisemiquaver, demimonde, demirep
Latin
retro
backward
retroactive, retrofire, retrogress, retrospection, retrofit, retrorse
Latin
sens
feel
sense, sensitive, sensation, sensory, extrasensory, insensate
Latin
fy
make
fortify, rectify, horrify, solidify, reify, transmogrify, sanctify, pacify
Latin
ocul
eye
binocular, monocular, ocular, oculist, oculomotor nerve, oculometer
Latin
cur
care for
cure, curator, curative, cure-all, sinecure, secure, curate
Greek
ultra
beyond
ultramarine, ultraconservative, ultraviolet, ultramundane
Latin
oid
appearance
android (droid!), anthropoid, asteroid, adenoid, xyloid, haploid
Greek
gest
carry
gestation, digest, ingest, congestion, gesticulate, gesture
Latin
apt
fit
adapt, aptitude, maladapted, adaptation, aptly, aptness
Latin
tact
touch
tactile, contact, tactful, intact, tactility, taction
Latin
voc
voice
vociferously, vocal, sotto voce, invocation, vocabulary, convocation
Latin
rid
laugh
ridicule, deride, derision, risibility, ridiculous
Latin
Week 1 Assignments (check off each as you finish):
□ Create a flashcard for each stem
□ Review/Study all flashcards (at least 5 minutes/day)
□ Complete List 8 Sentences
□ Complete List 8 Review
List 8 Sentences
Directions: Write the meaning of each bolded word. Try to use the meaning of the stem and context clues. Make sure
the definition fits in the sentences and makes sense!
HIGHLIGHT THE MEANING OF THE STEM IN THE DEFINITION YOU WRITE!-NOT OPTIONAL
Example:
Unearned income must be reported to the
Internal Revenue Service
unearned: not earned
1. His sedentary job left him weak and out of
shape.
sedentary: ___________________________________________________
2. The college student’s handwriting was
illegible.
illegible : ____________________________________________________
3. The bitter animosity made him lose his
equanimity.
animosity : __________________________________________________
equanimity. _________________________________________________
4. The tortuous highway was torture to drive.
tortuous: ____________________________________________________
5. NATO, RADAR, SCUBA, and OPEC are
acronyms made of initials.
acronyms: ___________________________________________________
6. For many Americans, the principles of
democracy are sacrosanct.
sacrosanct:__________________________________________________
7. The werewolf is famous for metamorphosis
from man-shape to wolf-shape.
metamorphosis: ______________________________________________
8. Is the Petrified Forest a desert?
petrified: ____________________________________________________
9. After the surgery, it was a miracle to look
in the mirror.
miracle: _____________________________________________________
10. After the manual labor, she needed a
manicure to restore her hands.
manual: ____________________________________________________
manicure: ___________________________________________________
11. Follow the directions, if you want the
correct answers.
directions: ___________________________________________________
12. The wheels of the Volvo slowly revolved.
revolved: ____________________________________________________
13. The beautiful near-human demigod drank
from a dainty demitasse cup.
demigod: ____________________________________________________
14. The class reunion left me in a sentimental,
retrospective mood.
retrospective: ________________________________________________
15. The explorer could sense the presence of
the beast.
sense: ______________________________________________________
16. It is time to solidify the gains we have
made before they evaporate.
solidify: _____________________________________________________
17. Primates are known for binocular vision
which helps them judge distances.
binocular: ___________________________________________________
18. The curator of the Pacific Museum cared
for the Polynesian artwork.
curator: _____________________________________________________
19. Which color do you prefer, ultramarine or ultramarine: _________________________________________________
ultraviolet?
20. If an asteroid resembles a star, what does
an android represent?
asteroid: ____________________________________________________
Part 2 Directions: Read each sentence and based on the context of the sentence and the meaning of the stem choose the
best dictionary definition or thesaurus synonym.
________21. Congestion is an unpleasant symptom of a cold.
a. an excessive or abnormal
accumulation of blood
b. the state of being blocked
with mucus
c. the state of being
overcrowded, especially
with traffic or people
d. the state of being clogged
with blood
________22. If can be difficult to adapt to a new environment.
a. to make suitable to
requirements or conditions
b. to compose a music piece
c. to disagree and
disarrange
d. to change a play for
different purposes
c. an acquaintance, or
business colleague
d. the act of two people
touching
________23. The electrodes sparked at the point of contact.
a. an electrical grid
powering a community
b. a junction of electric
conductors
________24. The noisy crowd made vociferous objections to the announcement.
a. crying out; noisy
b. distracting, and quiet
c. to carry
d. characterized by anger
________25. When she was derided by her friends, she responded with ridicule.
a. mockery
b. violence
c. grief
d. viciousness
List 7 Review
Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the best word. You will not use all of the words in the word bank
Word Bank:
respirations
repugnant
pugnacious
urban
pacifists
fortitude
urbane
perspiration
fortify
pacific
1. Most social problems are greater in an _________________________ area where the population density is higher.
2. After the run, his breathing was monitored at 165 __________________________ per minute.
3. The ___________________________________ of the ancient Spartans allowed them to be victorious in battle.
4. Because of his _______________________ nature, he argues frequently and has very few friends in our classroom.
5. Ghandi and Martin Luther King Jr. were famous _____________________________ of their time.
Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ Periods: ______________________
List 8 Illini-Week 1
Stem
Definition
Words
Origin
sed
sit
sedentary, sediment, sedan, sedative, sedate, supersede, assiduous, insidious
Latin
leg
read
legible, legend, illegible, legendary, legibility, alleged
Latin
nym
name
homonym, acronym, pseudonym, anonymous, patronymic, eponym
Greek
meta
change
metamorphosis, metaphor, metaphysics, metastasize, metabolism
Greek
mir
wonder
miracle, mirage, mirror, mirabile dictu, admire, mirabilia, miracle play
Latin
man
hand
manual, manicure, manipulate, manacles, amanuensis, legerdemain
Latin
rect
right
correct, rectitutde, direct, rectilinear, rectangle, rectify, rector, erect
Latin
retro
backward
retroactive, retrofire, retrogress, retrospection, retrofit, retrorse
Latin
sens
feel
sense, sensitive, sensation, sensory, extrasensory, insensate
Latin
ultra
beyond
ultramarine, ultraconservative, ultraviolet, ultramundane
Latin
gest
carry
gestation, digest, ingest, congestion, gesticulate, gesture
Latin
apt
fit
adapt, aptitude, maladapted, adaptation, aptly, aptness
Latin
tact
touch
tactile, contact, tactful, intact, tactility, taction
Latin
voc
voice
vociferously, vocal, sotto voce, invocation, vocabulary, convocation
Latin
□ Create a flashcard for each stem
□ Review/Study all flashcards (at least 5 minutes/day)
□ Complete List 8 Sentences
□ Complete List 7 Review
List 7 Review
Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the best word. You will not use all of the words in the word bank
Word Bank:
respirations
repugnant
pugnacious
urban
pacifists
fortitude
urbane
perspiration
fortify
pacific
1. Most social problems are greater in an _________________________ area where the population density is higher.
2. After the run, his breathing was monitored at 165 __________________________ per minute.
3. The ___________________________________ of the ancient Spartans allowed them to be victorious in battle.
4. Because of his _______________________ nature, he argues frequently and has very few friends in our classroom.
5. Ghandi and Martin Luther King Jr. were famous _____________________________ of their time.
List 8 Sentences
Part 1 Directions: Write the meaning of each bolded word. Try to use the meaning of the stem and context clues. Make
sure the definition fits in the sentences and makes sense!
HIGHLIGHT THE MEANING OF THE STEM IN THE DEFINITION YOU WRITE!-NOT OPTIONAL
Example:
Unearned income must be reported to the
Internal Revenue Service
unearned: not earned
1. His sedentary job left him weak and out of
shape.
sedentary: ___________________________________________________
2. The college student’s handwriting was
illegible.
illegible : ____________________________________________________
3. NATO, RADAR, SCUBA, and OPEC are
acronyms made of initials.
acronyms: ___________________________________________________
4. The werewolf is famous for metamorphosis
from man-shape to wolf-shape.
metamorphosis: ______________________________________________
5. After the surgery, it was a miracle to look
in the mirror.
miracle: _____________________________________________________
6. After the manual labor, she needed a
manicure to restore her hands.
manual: ____________________________________________________
7. Follow the directions, if you want the
correct answers.
directions: ___________________________________________________
8. The class reunion left me in a sentimental,
retrospective mood.
retrospective: ________________________________________________
9. The explorer could sense the presence of
the beast.
sense: ______________________________________________________
Part 2 Directions: Read each sentence and based on the context of the sentence and the meaning of the stem choose the
best dictionary definition or thesaurus synonym.
_______10. Which color do you prefer, ultramarine or ultraviolet?
a. lighthearted
b. upbeat
c. blue-green
d. joyous
c. the state of being
overcrowded, especially
with traffic or people
d. the state of being clogged
with blood
_______11. Congestion is an unpleasant symptom of a cold.
a. an excessive or abnormal
accumulation of blood
b. the state of being blocked
with mucus
_______12. If can be difficult to adapt to a new environment.
a. to make suitable to
requirements or conditions
b. to compose a music piece
c. to disagree and
disarrange
d. to change a play for
different purposes
c. an acquaintance, or
business colleague
d. the act of two people
touching
________13. The electrodes sparked at the point of contact.
a. an electrical grid
powering a community
b. a junction of electric
conductors
________14. The noisy crowd made vociferous objections to the announcement.
a. crying out; noisy
b. distracting, and quiet
c. to carry
d. characterized by anger
Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ Periods: ______________________
List 8 Huskies-Week 1
Stem
Definition
Words
Origin
sed
sit
sedentary, sediment, sedan, sedative, sedate, supersede, assiduous, insidious
Latin
leg
read
legible, legend, illegible, legendary, legibility, alleged
Latin
nym
name
homonym, acronym, pseudonym, anonymous, patronymic, eponym
Greek
meta
change
metamorphosis, metaphor, metaphysics, metastasize, metabolism
Greek
mir
wonder
miracle, mirage, mirror, mirabile dictu, admire, mirabilia, miracle play
Latin
man
hand
manual, manicure, manipulate, manacles, amanuensis, legerdemain
Latin
sens
feel
sense, sensitive, sensation, sensory, extrasensory, insensate
Latin
ultra
beyond
ultramarine, ultraconservative, ultraviolet, ultramundane
Latin
tact
touch
tactile, contact, tactful, intact, tactility, taction
Latin
voc
voice
vociferously, vocal, sotto voce, invocation, vocabulary, convocation
Latin
□ Create a flashcard for each stem
□ Review/Study all flashcards (at least 5 minutes/day)
□ Complete List 8 Sentences
□ Complete List 7 Review
List 8 Sentences
Part 1 Directions: Write the meaning of each bolded word. Try to use the meaning of the stem and context clues. Make
sure the definition fits in the sentences and makes sense!
HIGHLIGHT THE MEANING OF THE STEM IN THE DEFINITION YOU WRITE!-NOT OPTIONAL
Example:
Unearned income must be reported to the
Internal Revenue Service
unearned: not earned
1. His sedentary job left him weak and out of
shape.
sedentary: ___________________________________________________
2. The college student’s handwriting was
illegible.
illegible : ____________________________________________________
3. NATO, RADAR, SCUBA, and OPEC are
acronyms made of initials.
acronyms: ___________________________________________________
4. The werewolf is famous for metamorphosis
from man-shape to wolf-shape.
metamorphosis: ______________________________________________
5. After the surgery, it was a miracle to look
in the mirror.
miracle: _____________________________________________________
6. After the manual labor, she needed a
manicure to restore her hands.
manual: ____________________________________________________
7. The explorer could sense the presence of
the beast.
manicure: ___________________________________________________
sense: ______________________________________________________
Part 2 Directions: Read each sentence and based on the context of the sentence and the meaning of the stem choose the
best dictionary definition or thesaurus synonym.
_______8. Which color do you prefer, ultramarine or ultraviolet?
a. lighthearted
b. upbeat
c. blue-green
d. joyous
c. an acquaintance, or
business colleague
d. the act of two people
touching
________9. The electrodes sparked at the point of contact.
a. an electrical grid
powering a community
b. a junction of electric
conductors
________10. The noisy crowd made vociferous objections to the announcement.
a. crying out; noisy
b. distracting, and quiet
c. to carry
d. characterized by anger
List 7 Review
Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct word. You will not use all of the words in the word bank
Word Bank:
numeral
illegible
dermatologist
illiterate
diameter
dialect
1. Earth’s ______________________ is 7926.28 miles at the equator.
2. The Roman __________________________ VII means seven.
3. The woman went to a __________________________ to have him check the brown spot on her arm.
4. ______________________________ notes are of no value when studying for a test.
Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ Periods: ______________________
List 8 Redbirds –Week 1
Stem
Definition
Words
Origin
man
hand
manual, manicure, manipulate, manacles
Latin
sens
feel
sense, sensitive, sensation, sensory
Latin
ultra
beyond
ultramarine, ultraconservative, ultraviolet
Latin
tact
touch
tactile, contact, tactful, intact
Latin
voc
voice
vociferously, vocal, vocabulary
Latin
Week 1 Assignments (check off each as you finish):
□ Create a flashcard for each stem
□ Review/Study all flashcards (at least 5 minutes/day)
□ Complete List 8 Sentences
□ Complete List 7 Review
Definitions
maneuver (v) to plan to move (especially troops); to
skillfully move
manipulate (v) to operate with the hands; to skillfully
handle
sensation (n) something learned or experienced
through one of the senses
sensible (adj) having or using good sense or good
judgment
sensitive (adj) easily affected by external influences;
easily hurt or annoyed
ultramarine (n) a deep, blue color
Sentences
She was able to carefully maneuver the car into the small
parking space.
The young child knew how to manipulate her parents to get
what she wanted.
After sitting with my hand in one position for a long time I
lost all sensation in my fingers.
She was such a sensible child that her parents seldom had to
worry about what she was doing.
She was so sensitive that she cried whenever anyone teased
her even a little bit.
Her ultramarine nail polish was very bright and startling.
tact (n) the ability to say or do things without offending
others
tactile (adj) relating to or having the sense of touch
Tact is an important attribute for a politician who is usually
trying to please voters.
Young children need many tactile experiences to learn about
their world.
The baby was very vocal about her hunger while she waited
for her mother to prepare a bottle.
Many words from other languages have combined to create
our American English vocabulary.
vocal (adj) expression opinions or feelings freely or
loudly
vocabulary (n) all of the words used in a particular
language
List 8 Sentences
Directions: Fill in the blanks using the correct vocabulary words.
Word Bank:
sensation
sensible
manipulate
vocal
tactile
vocabulary
ultrasound
maneuver
sensitive
sensation
1. If you are _____________________________ you will follow the advice of your parents and teachers and eat a
healthy breakfast each day.
2. The __________________________________ child started to cry when he stubbed his big toe and felt pain.
3. The dog was very loud and ____________________________ when he saw the mailman approaching.
4. ________________________ is a painless procedure where sound waves are used to examine parts of the body.
5. The sculptor attempted to __________________________ the clay into the shape of an octopus with his hands.
6. After shoveling snow for several hours I had no __________________________________ in my hands or feet and I
could not feel them for quite a long time.
7. _________________________ learners prefer hands on learning where they can touch and manipulate objects.
8. When learning to speak Spanish I had to add many words to my ___________________________ each week.
9. I saw a bee land on my arm and then felt an uncomfortable stinging ____________________________.
10. It was difficult for the two men to __________________________________ the heavy pipe into the opening.
List 7 Review
Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct word. You will not use all of the words in the word bank
Word Bank:
numeral
illegible
dermatologist
illiterate
diameter
dialect
1. Earth’s ______________________ is 7926.28 miles at the equator.
2. The Roman __________________________ VII means seven.
3. The woman went to a __________________________ to have him check the brown spot on her arm.
4. ______________________________ notes are of no value when studying for a test.