Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ Periods: ______________________
Vocabulary List #7-Wildcats-Week 1
Stem
Definition
Words
Origin
numer
number
enumerate, numeral, numerous, supernumeraries, numerology
Latin
fort
strong
fortitude, fort, fortify, fortification, comfort, forte, fortissimo, pianoforte
Latin
osteo
bone
osteopath, osteology, osteopathy, osteoblast, osteocyte, osteotomy
Greek
ornith
bird
ornithology, ornithologist, ornithopter, orinithomoancy, ornithosis
Greek
polis
city
metropolis, megalopolis, police, polite, policy, acropolis, necropolis
Greek
fus
pour
transfusion, infusion, refuse, fusillade, fusion, infuse, confusion
Latin
ego
I
egomaniac, egocentric, egotistical, egotist, egotize, egoism, alter ego
Latin
spir
breathe
inspire, respiration, perspiration, expire, spirit, aspire, conspire
Latin
dia
across
diagonal, diameter, dialogue, dialect, diatribe, diaphanous, dialectic
Latin
acr
sharp
acrimonious, acerbity, acrid, acridine, acrimony, acerate
Latin
acro
high, point, or tip
acrobat, acronym, acropolis, acrophobia, acromegaly, acrocarpous
Greek
culp
blame
culprit, culpable, exculpate, inculpate, exculpatory
Latin
derm
skin
dermatologist, dermatitis, pachyderm, hypodermic, ectoderm, endoderm
Greek
zo
animal
zoo, protozoa, zoophilous, zooplankton, zoophagous, Mesozoic, zodiac
Greek
per
through
perception, perforation, percolate, perambulate, peregrination
Latin
pac
peace
pacify, pacific, pacifist, pacifier, pacifism, Pax Romana, pacification
Latin
brev
short
brevity, abbreviation, breve, breviary, brevirostrate, brief
Latin
necro
death
necropolis, necromancer, necrophobia, necrotic, necrobiosis
Greek
urb
city
urban, urbane, suburbs, urbanite, urbanologist, urbanism
Latin
pugn
fight
pugnacious, repugnant, pugilist, impugn, oppugn, inexpugnable
Latin
ecto
outer
ectoderm, ectozoa, ectomorph, ectothermic, ectoplasm, ectoparasite
Greek
plasto
molded
plastic, dermoplasty, rhinoplasty, plaster, plasticity, plastid
Greek
agog
leader
demagogue, pedagogue, synagogue, agogics, pedagogy, mystagogue
Greek
cle
small
molecule, corpuscle, follicle, minuscule, ventricle, particle, vesicle
Latin
il
not
illegal, illiterate, illicit, illogical, illegible, illiberal
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 7 Sentences
□ Complete List 6 Review
List 7 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. Please enumerate your reasons
enumerate: ___________________________________________________
2. Her character is one of great personal
fortitude
fortitude: _____________________________________________________
3. The osteologist was called in for
consultation on his bone condition.
osteologist: ___________________________________________________
4. Ornithology is a science for bird lovers
of the world.
ornithology: __________________________________________________
5. Metropolitan policy called for the police metropolitan:_________________________________________________
to be polite.
6. The stubborn old man refused to have
the blood transfusion.
7. Vic is not just egocentric; he is an
egomaniac.
transfusion: __________________________________________________
egocentric: ___________________________________________________
egomaniac: ___________________________________________________
8. The ancient poet was inspired by the
Muse of poetry.
inspired: _____________________________________________________
9. Ralph expected a pleasant dialogue but
received a scathing diatribe.
diatribe: _____________________________________________________
10. The acrimonious dispute was
disturbing to everyone.
acrimonius: __________________________________________________
11. Unfortunately, the culprit was
exculpated and escaped punishment.
exculpated: __________________________________________________
12. A pachyderm rarely suffers from
dermatitis on its trunk.
pachyderm: __________________________________________________
13. Does the zoo have a protozoan exhibit
with microscopes to look through?
protozoan: ___________________________________________________
14. The perforations let water percolate
through the membrane.
percolate: ____________________________________________________
15. The angry pacifists were not pacified
by the president’s militaristic speech.
pacifists: _____________________________________________________
16. If you have necrophobia, avoid the
necropolis.
necrophobia: _________________________________________________
necropolis: ___________________________________________________
17. Ectothermic species enjoy the summer
warmth.
ectothermic :__________________________________________________
18. A plastic surgery question: “is
rhinoplasty a form of dermoplasty?”
rhinoplasty: __________________________________________________
dermoplasty: _________________________________________________
19. Is a corrupt politician a demagogue
or a pedagogue?
demagogue: __________________________________________________
pedagogue: ___________________________________________________
20. Is a blood corpuscle larger than a
molecule?
corpuscle: ____________________________________________________
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. 16. A long discursive speech lacks brevity
a. a shortness of breath
b. a shortness of problems
c. expressing much in few
words
d. expressing interest and
excitement
_______ 22. Your corrupt suggestion is both illegal and illogical.
a. absurd
b. connected
c. sensitive
d. banned
_______ 23. His pugnacious attitude was repugnant to his peace-loving friends
a. celebrated and joyful
b. offensive or hostile
c. annoying and friendly
d. overwhelming and
complex
_______ 24. The wealthy urbanite in Chicago had urbane manners.
a. city resident
b. city leader
c. city building
d. city block
_______ 25. The unfortunate acrobat suffered from acrophobia.
a. fear of exercise
b. fear of crowds
c. fear of enclosed spaces
d. fear of heights
List 6 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:
maritime
deliberate
gratifying
congregate
liberate
migratory
gratitude
marina
1. Electricity helped to _________________________ farmers from many back-breaking tasks.
2. The _______________________________ was dotted with the masts of hundreds of sail boats.
3. Students ______________________________ outside the school each morning at 7:30.
4. Helping those who are less fortunate can feel very _________________________________.
5. ___________________________ birds leave the Midwest in the winter and head south.
segregate
immigrant
Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ Periods: ______________________
List 7 Illini-Week 1
Stem
Definition
Words
Origin
numer
number
enumerate, numeral, numerous, supernumeraries, numerology
Latin
fort
strong
fortitude, fort, fortify, fortification, comfort, forte, fortissimo, pianoforte
Latin
osteo
bone
osteopath, osteology, osteopathy, osteoblast, osteocyte, osteotomy
Greek
polis
city
metropolis, megalopolis, police, polite, policy, acropolis, necropolis
Greek
ego
I
egomaniac, egocentric, egotistical, egotist, egotize, egoism, alter ego
Latin
spir
breathe
inspire, respiration, perspiration, expire, spirit, aspire, conspire
Latin
dia
across
diagonal, diameter, dialogue, dialect, diatribe, diaphanous, dialectic
Latin
derm
skin
dermatologist, dermatitis, pachyderm, hypodermic, ectoderm, endoderm
Greek
zo
animal
zoo, protozoa, zoophilous, zooplankton, zoophagous, Mesozoic, zodiac
Greek
per
through
perception, perforation, percolate, perambulate, peregrination
Latin
pac
peace
pacify, pacific, pacifist, pacifier, pacifism, Pax Romana, pacification
Latin
urb
city
urban, urbane, suburbs, urbanite, urbanologist, urbanism
Latin
pugn
fight
pugnacious, repugnant, pugilist, impugn, oppugn, inexpugnable
Latin
ecto
outer
ectoderm, ectozoa, ectomorph, ectothermic, ectoplasm, ectoparasite
Greek
il
not
illegal, illiterate, illicit, illogical, illegible, illiberal
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 7 Sentences
□ Complete List 6 Review
List 6 Sentences
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:
maritime
deliberate
gratifying
congregate
liberate
migratory
gratitude
marina
1. Electricity helped to _________________________ farmers from many back-breaking tasks.
2. The ______________________________ was dotted with the masts of hundreds of sail boats.
3. Students _____________________________ outside the school each morning at 7:30.
4. Helping those who are less fortunate can feel very ________________________________.
5. ___________________________ birds leave the Midwest in the winter and head south.
segregate
immigrant
List 7 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. Please enumerate your reasons
enumerate: ___________________________________________________
2. Her character is one of great personal
fortitude
3. The osteologist was called in for
consultation on his bone condition.
fortitude: _____________________________________________________
osteologist: ___________________________________________________
4. Metropolitan policy called for the police metropolitan:__________________________________________________
to be polite.
5. Vic is not just egocentric; he is an
egomaniac.
egocentric: ___________________________________________________
6. The ancient poet was inspired by the
Muse of poetry.
inspired: _____________________________________________________
7. Ralph expected a pleasant dialogue but
received a scathing diatribe.
dialogue: ____________________________________________________
8. A pachyderm rarely suffers from
dermatitis on its trunk.
pachyderm: __________________________________________________
9. Does the zoo have a protozoan exhibit
with microscopes to look through?
zoo: _________________________________________________________
10. The perforations let water percolate
through the membrane.
percolate: ____________________________________________________
11. The angry pacifists were not pacified
by the president’s militaristic speech.
pacifists: _____________________________________________________
12. Ectothermic species enjoy the summer
warmth.
ectothermic:__________________________________________________
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.
_______ 13. Your corrupt suggestion is both illegal and illogical.
a. absurd
b. connected
c. sensitive
d. banned
_______ 14. His pugnacious attitude was repugnant to his peace-loving friends
a. celebrated and joyful
b. offensive or hostile
c. annoying and friendly
d. overwhelming and
complex
_______ 15. The wealthy urbanite in Chicago had urbane manners.
a. city resident
b. city leader
c. city building
d. city block
Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ Periods: ______________________
List 7 Huskies-Week 1
Stem
Definition
Words
Origin
numer
number
enumerate, numeral, numerous, supernumeraries, numerology
Latin
fort
strong
fortitude, fort, fortify, fortification, comfort, forte, fortissimo, pianoforte
Latin
polis
city
metropolis, megalopolis, police, polite, policy, acropolis, necropolis
Greek
dia
across
diagonal, diameter, dialogue, dialect, diatribe, diaphanous, dialectic
Latin
derm
skin
dermatologist, dermatitis, pachyderm, hypodermic, ectoderm, endoderm
Greek
zo
animal
zoo, protozoa, zoophilous, zooplankton, zoophagous, Mesozoic, zodiac
Greek
per
through
perception, perforation, percolate, perambulate, peregrination
Latin
pac
peace
pacify, pacific, pacifist, pacifier, pacifism, Pax Romana, pacification
Latin
urb
city
urban, urbane, suburbs, urbanite, urbanologist, urbanism
Latin
il
not
illegal, illiterate, illicit, illogical, illegible, illiberal
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 7 Sentences
□ Complete List 6 Review
List 7 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. Please enumerate your reasons
enumerate: ___________________________________________________
2. Her character is one of great personal
fortitude
fortitude: _____________________________________________________
3. Metropolitan policy called for the police metropolitan:__________________________________________________
to be polite.
4. Ralph expected a pleasant dialogue but
received a scathing diatribe.
dialogue: ____________________________________________________
5. A pachyderm rarely suffers from
dermatitis on its trunk.
pachyderm: __________________________________________________
6. Does the zoo have a protozoan exhibit
with microscopes to look through?
zoo: _________________________________________________________
7. The perforations let water percolate
through the membrane.
percolate: ____________________________________________________
8. The angry pacifists were not pacified by
the president’s militaristic speech.
pacifists: _____________________________________________________
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.
_______ 9. Your corrupt suggestion is both illegal and illogical.
a. absurd
b. connected
c. sensitive
d. banned
_______ 10. The wealthy urbanite in Chicago had urbane manners.
a. city resident
b. city leader
c. city building
d. city block
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:
transfer
plural
medium
mediate
primitive
marine
1. Many consider a telephone with a cord _____________________ when compared to a cellphone.
2. After my family moved I was forced to ___________________________ to a new junior high.
3. My family leaves our sailboat at the city ___________________________.
4. The ______________________ of the word knife is knives.
Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ Periods: ______________________
List 7 Redbirds –Week 1
Stem
Definition
Words
Origin
numer
number
enumerate, numeral, numerous
Latin
dia
across
diagonal, diameter, dialogue, dialect
Latin
derm
skin
dermatologist, dermatitis, hypodermic
Greek
per
through
perception, perforation, perambulate
Latin
il
not
illegal, illiterate, illegible
Latin
Definitions
numerous (adj) great in number; many
enumerate (v) to name one by one; list
diagram (n) a picture drawn to explain an idea
diagonal (n) a straight line through a figure from one
corner to another
perambulate (v) to walk through, over or around
perforate (v) to make holes in something
dermatologist (n) a doctor who specializes in the skin
epidermis (n) the outer layers of skin
illegal (n) not allowed by law
illegible (adj) not clear enough to be read
Sentences
The students attempted to give the teacher numerous reasons
why he had not done his homework.
The Constitution enumerates the rights of citizens of the
United States.
On the test we had to draw a diagram to show how a circuit
worked.
The diagonal divided the square into two triangles.
The herd perambulated the area, crossing it several times in
search of food.
If you perforate the convertible’s roof, you’re likely to have
rain inside the car.
I went to the dermatologist to get treatment for my skin
cancer.
Some people choose to get tattoos on their epidermis while
other prefer not to.
The teacher struggled to read the student’s illegible
handwriting.
It is illegal to have farm animals in many towns.
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 7 Sentences
□ Complete List 6 Review
List 7 Sentences
Directions: Fill in the blanks using the correct vocabulary words.
Word Bank:
numerous
perambulated
illegal
diagram
diagonal
dermatologist
illegible
perforated
epidermis
enumerate
1. I made a ______________________________ of my neighborhood so my friend could find my house from across
town.
2. The dog ____________________________________ through the fence and out onto the street.
3. The mother took her baby to the __________________________ when she noticed a rash on the skin on her baby’s
head.
4. After spending several hours in the sun my _____________________________ was quite burned.
5. Cut the piece of paper across the ______________________________ line to form two triangles.
6. Disneyworld contained _________________________ attractions for the family to explore.
7. The notebook was full of ______________________________ notes that were not useful for studying.
8. The teacher make sure to _____________________________________ all of the due dates for assignments each day.
9. The gas station owner wanted to put up a massive neon orange sign, but changed his mind when he found out it was
____________________________________.
10. Most notebooks have paper with a __________________________ edge so it can be normally torn out.
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:
transfer
plural
medium
mediate
primitive
marine
1. Many consider a telephone with a cord ___ ___________________ when compared to a cellphone.
2. After my family moved I was forced to ____________________________ to a new junior high.
3. My family leaves our sailboat at the city ___________________________.
4. The ______________________ of the word knife is knives.