Name__________________________Date____________Period_____Quiz Date_______
Word Within a Word
Stems List #10
Stem
vita
demo
sur
alter
astr
dyna
chron
hyper
octa
contra
Meaning
life
people
over
other
star
power
time
over
eight
against
Sample Words
vital, vitamin
democracy, demographics
insurmountable, surpass
alternate, alteration
asteroid, astrology
dynamite, dynasty
chronological, synchronize
hyperextend, hyperactive
octopus, octagon
contradict, contrast
Monday— Make flashcards with the word on side one, underline stem and define it—definition of the
word on side 2.
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. The overwhelming economic disasters could not be surmounted.
2. Our plans have suffered an altercation.
3. The octarchy decided to invade Macedonia.
4. The contradictory remarks offered a sharp contrast of views.
5. Her dynamic personality made her an obvious choice for the powerful role.
Wednesday—
1. Think of an unpredictable disaster that might befall a new colony living on a large
asteroid.
Write a short story about this event.
Thursday—Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Make sure you answer all
parts of the question. Explain your answers.
1. Is Robert a surname?
2. Is Great Britain ruled by an octarchy?
3. Is a viable fetus able to survive?
4. Do teachers have a use for chronometers?
Friday—Complete the following analogy. Use a dictionary if needed.
1. hyperbole : understatement :: _________
democracy : demography
decathalon : decathlete
constellation : star
surfeit : paucity
**Study for your quiz on Monday**
Name__________________________Date____________Period_____Quiz Date_______
Word Within a Word
Stems List #10
Stem
vita
demo
sur
alter
astr
dyna
chron
hyper
octa
contra
Meaning
life
people
over
other
star
power
time
over
eight
against
Sample Words
vital, vitamin
democracy, demographics
insurmountable, surpass
alternate, alteration
asteroid, astrology
dynamite, dynasty
chronological, synchronize
hyperextend, hyperactive
octopus, octagon
contradict, contrast
Monday— Make flashcards with the word on side one, underline stem and define it—definition of the
word on side 2.
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. The overwhelming economic disasters could not be surmounted.
7. Our plans have suffered an altercation.
8. The octarchy decided to invade Macedonia.
9. The contradictory remarks offered a sharp contrast of views.
10. Her dynamic personality made her an obvious choice for the powerful role.
Wednesday—
2. Think of an unpredictable disaster that might befall a new colony living on a large
asteroid.
Write a short story about this event.
Thursday—Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Make sure you answer all
parts of the question. Explain your answers.
5. Is Robert a surname?
6. Is Great Britain ruled by an octarchy?
7. Is a viable fetus able to survive?
8. Do teachers have a use for chronometers?
Friday—Complete the following analogy. Use a dictionary if needed.
2. hyperbole : understatement :: _________
democracy : demography
decathalon : decathlete
constellation : star
surfeit : paucity
**Study for your quiz on Monday**