Word Stems—List 14
Stem
metri/ meter
tempor
migr
trans
numer
fort
osteo
polis
co
sci
Meaning
measure
time
wander
across
number
strong
bone
city
together
know
Quiz Date (Work also due):_____________
Sample Words Definitions
metric; millimeter
temporarily; contemporary
migrate; immigrant
transmit; trans-Atlantic
numeral; enumerate
fortify; fortitude
osteopathy; osteology
metropolis; policy
coauthor; cooperate
science; omniscient
Monday—Make flashcards for each stem.
Tuesday— Read each sentence below. The underlined word contains a stem from this week’s list. Using
your knowledge of the stem’s meaning and context clues, guess what the underlined word means. Then,
look the word up and write down the dictionary’s definition along with the part of speech the word is used.
1. Please enumerate your reasons.
2. Her character is one of great personal fortitude.
3. The osteologist was called in for his expert opinion.
4. Some people believe teachers are omniscient.
5. A hydrometer burst downtown last night.
Wednesday— Match the following definitions to the correct answer for the stem “metr”.
1. metric
2. symmetric
3. biometry
4. metrology
5. optometry
6. psychometric
7. metronome
a. science of weights and measures
b. testing of eyes to measure vision
c. related to the measurement of mental data
d. related to body measurement
e. have similar parts with the same size and form
f. analysis of biological observations
g. related to the system of meters
Thursday— Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Make sure you answer all parts of
the
question. Explain your answers.
.
1. Is human life temporal or eternal?
2. Name at least two migratory species.
3. Is glass a translucent material? Explain.
Friday— Complete the following analogy:
1. metropolis : necropolis :: ____________
condominium : cemetery
acropolis : acrophobia
acronym : pseudonym
megalopolis : necrotic
**Study for your test on Monday!**
Word Stems—List Fourteen
Stem
metri/ meter
tempor
migr
trans
numer
fort
osteo
polis
co
sci
Meaning
measure
time
wander
across
number
strong
bone
city
together
know
Test Date (Work also due):_____________
Sample Words Definitions
metric; millimeter
temporarily; contemporary
migrate; immigrant
transmit; trans-Atlantic
numeral; enumerate
fortify; fortitude
osteopathy; osteology
metropolis; policy
coauthor; cooperate
science; omniscient
Monday—Make flashcards for each stem.
Tuesday— Read each sentence below. The underlined word contains a stem from this week’s list. Using
your knowledge of the stem’s meaning and context clues, guess what the underlined word means. Then,
look the word up and write down the dictionary’s definition along with the part of speech the word is used.
6. Please enumerate your reasons.
7. Her character is one of great personal fortitude.
8. The osteologist was called in for his expert opinion.
9. Some people believe teachers are omniscient.
10. A hydrometer burst downtown last night.
Wednesday— Match the following definitions to the correct answer for the stem “metr”.
1. metric
2. symmetric
3. biometry
4. metrology
5. optometry
6. psychometric
7. metronome
a. science of weights and measures
b. testing of eyes to measure vision
c. related to the measurement of mental data
d. related to body measurement
e. have similar parts with the same size and form
f. analysis of biological observations
g. related to the system of meters
Thursday— Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Make sure you answer all parts of
the
question. Explain your answers.
.
4. Is human life temporal or eternal?
5. Name at least two migratory species.
6. Is glass a translucent material? Explain.
Friday— Complete the following analogy:
1. metropolis : necropolis :: ____________
condominium : cemetery
acropolis : acrophobia
acronym : pseudonym
megalopolis : necrotic
**Study for your test on Monday!**