Word Within the Word
Stems List 10b
Stem
Definition
Examples
loqu
talk
loquacious, eloquent, soliloquy
sacro
holy
sacrosanct, sacrifice
uni
one
united, unicycle, universe
ness
quality
redness, kindness, politeness
alt
high
altitude, altar, alto, altimeter
ics
art
politics, graphics, economics
iso
equal
isothermal, isosceles, isometric
vert
turn
convert, inverted, vertex, extrovert
ate
cause
create, insinuate, dominate,
capitulate
cor
heart
core, discord, cordial,
ess
female
lioness, princess, baroness
muta
change
mutation, immutable, mutagenic
fug
flee
fugitive, tempus fugit, refugee
Definition (Part of Speech MUST be included!)
HW# 2&3
Assignment
HW 1 - Complete Context Clues/ Make flashcards
HW 2 - define words
HW 3 - define words
HW 4 – Mystery Questions
Due Date
HW#1: Context Clues. Using your knowledge of stems, select the word that best fits in the blank.
Word on the line and circle your choice. Do not use a dictionary for this section!!!
___1. The plane’s altimeter was wildly off since it said we were at 10,000 feet, and we were barely above the trees!
a. instrument measuring height
b. a ruler
c. computer
d. wing height
___2. The church decided to consecrate the robes found in the tomb after they determined they belonged to Saint Andrew.
a. declare as holy
b. wash
c. determine the age of
d. investigate
___3. Computer ___________ enhance books on politics and economics.
a. capitals
b. graphics
c. universe
d. mutants
___4. The escaped _______________________ was eventually captured and sent back to prison.
a. convert
b. refugee
c. centrifuge
d. fugitive
___5. The _______________ piedmont region escaped the extremes of temperature.
a. ethnic
b. isosceles
c. isothermal
d. isometric
HW 4: You are to complete the following questions and analogies in your notebook. You must answer in complete sentences with
correct grammar to receive full credit.
1. Complete the following analogy:
*Define the words in the first half of the analogy and explain why you selected your answer.*
dominate : capitulate ::
a. decapitate : recapitulate
b. natal : perinatal
2. Is a gregarious person an introvert or an extrovert?
3. Write three reasons someone might be a fugitive?
c. pedagogue : pedestrian
d. rule : surrender