Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ Periods: ______________________
Vocabulary List #1-Wildcats-Week 1
Stem
Definition
Words
Origin
ante
before
antedate, antecedent, antebellum, anterior, ante meridiem, antepenult
Latin
anti
against
antiaircraft, antibody, anticlimax, anticline, antitoxin, antithesis
Greek
bi
two
bilateral, bicycle, binary, bimonthly, biped, bipolar, binocular, bicuspid
Latin
circum
around
circumnavigate, circumspect, circumvent, circumlocution, circus
Latin
com
together
combination, comfort, commensurate, common, complete, combo
Latin
con
together
contract, confidence, confine, confederate, conjunction, contact
Latin
de
down
deposit, descent, despicable, denounce, deduct, demolish, decrepit, deplete
Latin
dis
away
distract, distort, dispute, dissonant, disperse, dismiss, dissuade, disprove
Latin
equi
equal
equitable, equilateral, equivocate, equinox, equation, equilibrium
Latin
extra
beyond
extraterrestrial, extraordinary, extravagant, extrovert, extramural
Latin
inter
between
international, interdepartmental, interstellar, interject, interlude
Latin
intra
within
intracellular, intravenous, intracranial, intrastate, intrauterine
Latin
intro
into
introduce, introspective, introvert, introject, introrse, intromission
Latin
mal
bad
malevolent, malcontent, malicious, malign, malady, malapropism, malonym
Latin
mis
bad
misfit, mistake, misfortune, misfire, misdeed, misguided
Germanic
non
not
nonstop, nonprofit, nonconformity, nonplussed, nonchalant
Latin
post
after
postgraduate, posthumous, postscript, posterity, posterity, postlude
Latin
pre
before
prelude, proposition, premonition, premature, predict, predecessor
Latin
semi
half
semitone, semiaquatic, semicircle, semiweekly, semiannual, semiformal
Latin
sub
under
subterranean, subtract, subordinate, submarine, subterfuge, substantial
Latin
super
over
supervise, superb, superior, superfluous, supercilious, supernatural
Latin
sym
together
sympathy, symbiosis, symbol, symmetry, symphony, symposium
Greek
syn
together
synthetic, synchronize, syndrome, synonym, synopsis, syntax
Greek
tri
three
tricycle, triangle, triceps, triad, trichotomy, triceratops, trivia, trialogue
Greek
un
not
unfit, unequal, undone, unequivocal, unearned, unconventional, untenable
Old English
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 1 Sentences
List 1 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 STEM IN THE DEFINITION YOU WRITE!-NOT OPTIONAL
Example:
Unearned income must be reported to the
Internal Revenue Service
unearned: not earned
1. The Civil War antedates the Korean War
by decades.
2. The antiaircraft fire shot down the
enemy plane.
3. The two nations have a bilateral
agreement.
4. The circumspect spy is difficult to catch.
antedates: ___________________________________________________
5. The two together are an interesting
combination.
6. He was confined to the asteroid’s
detention center.
7. The lunar lander descended through the
atmosphere.
8. His attention was easily distracted.
combination: _________________________________________________
9. She made an equilateral triangle with
three straws.
10. It was an extraordinary achievement.
equilateral: __________________________________________________
11. They were lost in interstellar space.
interstellar: __________________________________________________
12. He received an intravenous solution
through a tube in his arm.
13. The boy was a lonely introvert who
kept to himself.
14. He looked fearfully at the glowing,
malevolent demon.
15. He had the misfortune to forget his
wallet.
16. The foundation is a nonprofit
organization.
17. She added a postscript at the bottom of
the letter.
18. Before Romeo left, Juliet had a
frightening premonition.
19. The circle was divided into two equal
semicircles.
20. The lieutenant gave a sharp order to
her subordinate.
intravenous: _________________________________________________
antiaircraft: __________________________________________________
bilateral: ____________________________________________________
circumspect: _________________________________________________
confined: ____________________________________________________
descended: __________________________________________________
distracted: ___________________________________________________
extraordinary: ________________________________________________
introvert: ____________________________________________________
malevolent: __________________________________________________
misfortune: __________________________________________________
nonprofit: ___________________________________________________
postscript: ___________________________________________________
premonition: _________________________________________________
semicircles: __________________________________________________
subordinate: _________________________________________________
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. The talkative fool made several superfluous comments.
a. oversupplied with
possessions
b. more than what is
required
c. unnecessary and
intelligent
d. relevant and necessary
________22. The symbiotic species could not survive without each other.
a. active
b. kind
c. unified
d. unhappy
c. to download files from a
PC to a portable device
d. to work together
c. a set of three employees
d. a group of three leaders
________23. Please synchronize your watches at this time.
a. to coincide or agree in
time
b. to establish in their
correct relative position
________24. Rome was sometimes ruled by a triumvirate.
a. a set of three laws
b. a group of three animals
Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ Periods: ______________________
List 1 Illini-Week 1
Stem
ante
Definition
before
Words
antedate, antecedent, antebellum, anterior, ante meridiem, antepenult
Origin
Latin
anti
against
antiaircraft, antibody, anticlimax, anticline, antitoxin, antithesis
Greek
bi
two
bilateral, bicycle, binary, bimonthly, biped, bipolar, binocular, bicuspid
Latin
circum
around
circumnavigate, circumspect, circumvent, circumlocution, circus
Latin
equi
equal
equitable, equilateral, equivocate, equinox, equation, equilibrium
Latin
extra
beyond
extraterrestrial, extraordinary, extravagant, extrovert, extramural
Latin
inter
between
international, interdepartmental, interstellar, interject, interlude
Latin
mal
bad
malevolent, malcontent, malicious, malign, malady, malapropism, malonym
Latin
mis
bad
misfit, mistake, misfortune, misfire, misdeed, misguided
Germanic
non
not
nonstop, nonprofit, nonconformity, nonplussed, nonchalant
Latin
post
after
postgraduate, posthumous, postscript, posterity, posterity, postlude
Latin
pre
before
prelude, proposition, premonition, premature, predict, predecessor
Latin
semi
half
semitone, semiaquatic, semicircle, semiweekly, semiannual, semiformal
Latin
sub
under
subterranean, subtract, subordinate, submarine, subterfuge, substantial
Latin
super
over
supervise, superb, superior, superfluous, supercilious, supernatural
Latin
tri
three
tricycle, triangle, triceps, triad, trichotomy, triceratops, trivia, trialogue
Greek
un
not
unfit, unequal, undone, unequivocal, unearned, unconventional, untenable
Old English
Week 1 Assignments (check off each as you finish):
 Create a flashcard for each word
 Review/Study all flashcards (at least 5 minutes/day)
 Complete List 1 Sentences
List 1 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 STEM IN THE DEFINITION YOU WRITE!-NOT OPTIONAL
Example:
Unearned income must be reported to the
Internal Revenue Service
unearned: not earned
1. The Civil War antedates the Korean War
by decades.
2. The antiaircraft fire shot down the
enemy plane.
3. The two nations have a bilateral
agreement.
4. The circumspect spy is difficult to catch.
antedates: _occurs before_______________________________________
5. She made an equilateral triangle with
three straws.
6. It was an extraordinary achievement.
equilateral: __________________________________________________
7. They were lost in interstellar space.
interstellar: __________________________________________________
8. He looked fearfully at the glowing,
malevolent demon.
9. He had the misfortune to forget his
wallet.
10. The foundation is a nonprofit
organization.
11. She added a postscript at the bottom of
the letter.
12. Before Romeo left, Juliet had a
frightening premonition.
13. The circle was divided into two equal
semicircles.
malevolent: __________________________________________________
antiaircraft: __________________________________________________
bilateral: ____________________________________________________
circumspect: _________________________________________________
extraordinary: ________________________________________________
misfortune: __________________________________________________
nonprofit: ___________________________________________________
postscript: ___________________________________________________
premonition: _________________________________________________
semicircles: __________________________________________________
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.
________14. The talkative fool made several superfluous comments.
a. oversupplied with
possessions
b. more than what is
required
c. overflowing
d. relevant and necessary
c. a set of three employees
d. a group of three leaders
________15. Rome was sometimes ruled by a triumvirate.
a. a set of three laws
b. a group of three animals
________16. The lieutenant gave a sharp order to her subordinate.
a. chief
b. partner
c. assistant
d. detail
Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ Periods: ______________________
List 1 Huskies-Week 1
Stem
anti
Definition
against
Words
antiaircraft, antibody, anticlimax, anticline, antitoxin, antithesis
Origin
Greek
bi
two
bilateral, bicycle, binary, bimonthly, biped, bipolar, binocular, bicuspid
Latin
circum
around
circumnavigate, circumspect, circumvent, circumlocution, circus
Latin
equi
equal
equitable, equilateral, equivocate, equinox, equation, equilibrium
Latin
extra
beyond
extraterrestrial, extraordinary, extravagant, extrovert, extramural
Latin
inter
between
international, interdepartmental, interstellar, interject, interlude
Latin
mal
bad
malevolent, malcontent, malicious, malign, malady, malapropism, malonym
Latin
post
after
postgraduate, posthumous, postscript, posterity, posterity, postlude
Latin
pre
before
prelude, proposition, premonition, premature, predict, predecessor
Latin
semi
half
semitone, semiaquatic, semicircle, semiweekly, semiannual, semiformal
Latin
sub
under
subterranean, subtract, subordinate, submarine, subterfuge, substantial
Latin
tri
three
tricycle, triangle, triceps, triad, trichotomy, triceratops, trivia, trialogue
Greek
un
not
unfit, unequal, undone, unequivocal, unearned, unconventional, untenable
Old English
Week 1 Assignments (check off each as you finish):
 Create a flashcard for each word
 Review/Study all flashcards (at least 5 minutes/day)
 Complete List 1 Sentences
List 1 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 STEM IN THE DEFINITION YOU WRITE!-NOT OPTIONAL
Example:
Unearned income must be reported to the
Internal Revenue Service
unearned: not earned
1. The antiaircraft fire shot down the
enemy plane.
2. The two nations have a bilateral
agreement.
3. The circumspect spy is difficult to catch.
antiaircraft: __________________________________________________
bilateral: ____________________________________________________
circumspect: _________________________________________________
4. She made an equilateral triangle with
three straws.
5. It was an extraordinary achievement.
equilateral: __________________________________________________
6. They were lost in interstellar space.
interstellar: __________________________________________________
7. He looked fearfully at the glowing,
malevolent demon.
8. She added a postscript at the bottom of
the letter.
9. Before Romeo left, Juliet had a
frightening premonition.
10. The circle was divided into two equal
semicircles.
malevolent: __________________________________________________
extraordinary: ________________________________________________
postscript: ___________________________________________________
premonition: _________________________________________________
semicircles: __________________________________________________
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.
________11. Rome was sometimes ruled by a triumvirate.
a. a set of three laws
b. a group of three animals
c. a set of three employees
d. a group of three leaders
________12. The lieutenant gave a sharp order to her subordinate.
a. chief
b. partner
c. assistant
d. detail
Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ Periods: ______________________
List 1 Redbirds –Week 1
Stem
Definition
Words
Origin
bi
two
bicycle, bimonthly, binocular
Latin
circum
around
circumnavigate, circus, circumference
Latin
equi
equal
equilateral, equinox, equation
Latin
mal
bad
malevolent, malcontent, malicious
Latin
post
after
postgraduate, postscript, posterity
Latin
pre
before
preposition, premature, predict
Latin
semi
half
semiaquatic, semicircle, semiweekly
Latin
sub
under
subtract, submarine, substantial
Latin
tri
three
tricycle, triangle, triceps
Greek
Week 1 Assignments (check off each as you finish):
 Create a flashcard for each word
 Review/Study all flashcards (at least 5 minutes/day)
 Complete List 1 Sentences
New Words
Definitions
biennial (adj) happening every two years.
bilingual (adj) speaking two languages
circumvent (v) to go around or bypass
circumnavigate (v) to sail around
equilateral (adj) all sides are equal
equinox (n) the time when the sun crosses the equator
making night and day approximately equal all over the earth
malevolent (adj) wishing evil or harm on others
postpone (v) put off until a later time
premature (adj) happening or ripening before the natural or
proper time
preamble (n) an introduction or introductory explanation
subterranean (adj) beneath the earth’s surface
subjugate (v) to conquer or bring under control by force.
subconscious (n) the part of the minds function of which you
are not aware.
trilogy (n) a group of three plays or books with a common
theme
triathlon (n) an athletic contest usually involving swimming,
running and biking
Sentences
The biennial celebration took place in even-numbered years.
Many people in Quebec are bilingual, speaking both English
and French.
It is better to face your problem straight on than try to
circumvent it by blaming other people.
His attempt to circumnavigate the world in his small boat
was ended by the large storm.
Three toothpicks together makes an equilateral triangle.
After the long winter, I looked forward to the spring equinox
and warmer weather.
The malevolent child was constantly bullying his classmates.
Would it be okay with you if we postponed our appointment
until next week?
The premature baby was born a month too soon and was
very small.
The preamble briefly explained what the intent of the
document was.
The subterranean cave took us down 500 meters from the
cave’s entrance.
The military tried to subjugate the people who were rioting
in the street.
Something in my subconscious told me that things were not
quite right.
I have read all three books in the trilogy in record time,
winning the contest
She completed all three events in the triathlon in record time,
winning the contest.
Sentences: Fill in the blanks using the correct vocabulary words.
Word Bank:
tricycle
premature
subterranean
postscript
subconscious
equator
circumvent
bilingual
malevolent
triathlon
1. My ____________________________________ knew it was the right thing to do, even though my friend said it was
okay.
2. No other woman has won the ____________________________ three consecutive times.
3. All of the drivers decided to ________________________ the traffic on the beach and use the tunnel.
4. The owner of the guesthouse will gladly take visitors on a tour of the lakes and ponds on his motorized
____________________.
5. The warm water came from a _______________________________ spring that flowed underground.
6. The bully buried his ___________________________ nature and changed into a kind person as he no longer
wanted to be bad.
7. The ___________________________ baby was born six weeks before his due date.
8. After completing the dual language program every student was ______________________________.
9. After I finished my text message I added a ___________________________ because I forgot tell her what time we
were meeting.
10. Countries that are near the ________________________ are usually very hot.