Stems

Stems Com, cide, tri, aqua, hydro, audi, bio, port, logy, photo

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comTogether

examplescommonCombocommunitycombinecompanion competecompoundcommitteecommunity

a group of people who live in the same area (such as a city, town, or neighborhood)A group of people who live in the same area (such as a city, town, or neighborhood)The festival was a great way for the localcommunityto get together.Manycommunitiesare facing budget problems.People in thecommunitywanted better police protection.

5comboa combination of different things

ComboI ordered the seafoodcombo. [=a dish that includes different kinds of seafood]

The carpet design comes in three different colorcombos.combineto cause (two or more things) to be together or to work togetherWe decided tocombineboth methods/techniques.The groups havecombinedforces to lobby for reform.The drug may becombined withother treatments.

to mix (two or more things) together to form a single thingCombinethe ingredients (together) in a large bowl.combiningoxygen and/with hydrogen

to come together and form a single thing or groupAtomscombineto form molecules.The two companiescombined under his leadership.

combine

Companiona person or animal you spend time with or enjoy being with

She has been my closestcompanionsince childhood.competeto try to get or win something (such as a prize or reward) that someone else is also trying to win:to try to be better or more successful than someone or something elsecompete

competeThousands of applicants arecompetingfor the same job.Shecompetedagainst students from around the country.We arecompetingwith companies that are twice our size.Did youcompetein the track meet on Saturday?13compound

something that is formed by combining two or more parts ;a substance created when the atoms of two or more chemical elements join togethercompoundThe metal reacts with the gas to form acompound.

committee

a group of people who are chosen to do a particular job or to make decisions about somethingcommitteeKevin is on the decorating committee for the International Festival.

Logy"study of" or "science of"biology (bio-logy)

science of life and living organismsbiologythestudyoflivingorganisms,includingtheirstructure,functioning, evolution,distribution,andInterrelationships

19pathologythescienceorthestudyoftheorigin,nature,and courseof diseases.

Patho: suffering,disease,feeling,

geology1. thescientificstudyoftheorigin,history,structure, and compositionoftheearth2. thegeologicalfeaturesofadistrictorcountry

areologyThe study of the planet Mars.

AstrologyThe study of the influences of the stars on human destinies.Aprefixthatmeans"star"(asinastrophysics),"celestialbody"(asinastronomy),or"outerspace"(asinastronaut).

cosmology

The branch of astrophysics that studies the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe

demonology

The study of demons; especially, those that are frequent in the folklore of some societies.

dilectology

The study of dialects;

dinosaurology

The study of dinosaurs

domatology

The science or study of houses.

eremologyThe study of deserts.

erotologyThe study of love and its manifestations

hydrologyThe scientific study of the properties, distribution, and effects of water on the earth's surface, in the soil and underlying rocks, and in the atmosphere.

philematology

The art or science of kissing.

photology

A branch of physics that deals with light or the study of light and its effects.

cosmetology

The study of cosmetics, or the art, or profession, of using cosmetics.

cynology

The study of dogs.

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34cidekill, killer; murder, to cause death, slayer; cutter; to cut down)

aborticide

The destruction of a fetus either by a spontaneous or induced procedure; the act of destroying a fetus in the womb: "The parents were distressed because of the natural and unexpected aborticide that happened.

arachnidcide

The killing of spiders, scorpions, etc.

avicideThe slaughter of birds.

canicide

The killing of dogs; a dog-killer

ethnocideThe deliberate and systematic destruction of the culture of an ethnic group; especially, within a larger community.

felicide

Killing a cat or cats; cat-slaughter.

genocide, genocidalThe deliberate and systematic extermination of an ethnic or national group.

filicide, filicidal1. One whokills a son or daughter; a slayer of his/her own child.2. The action of killing a son or daughter.

formicide, formicicideThe killing of ants.

germicide1. That which kills germs; specifically, an agent used to destroy disease-germs.2. Destructive to germs.giganticide, giganticidalA giant-killer or the killing of giants.herbicide, herbicidalAny chemical agent that is toxic to some or all plants and is used to destroy unwanted vegetation.

homicide1. The killing of any human being, whether lawfully or unlawfully; 2. One who kills a human being; a man-slayer; in earlier use often a murderer.3. Anyone who kills another person.

suicide

The act of intentionally causing ones own deathhospiticideOne who kills his guest or host.hymnicideThe murdering of a hymn; i.e. by alterations.insecticide, insecticides1. One who or that which kills insects, an insect-killer; specifically, a preparation used for destroying insects.2. The killing of insects.

47mariticide, mariticidal, maritocideThe killing of a spouse, especially a husbandmatricide, matricidal1. The act of murdering one's own mother.2. Someone who has murdered his or her own mother.myrmecideThe killing of ants.

amicicideThe act of murdering ones friend.

apicideThe killing of bees.

hydro/aquaWater

carbohydrate

An organic compound present in the cells of all living organisms and a major organic nutrient for human beings; it consists of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and makes up sugar, starch, and cellulose.

dehydrated

1. Lacking water.2. Suffering from dehydration of the body.

hemihydrophyte

Plants that grow part of the time in water and other times in non-aquatic soil.

hydrant

1. An upright pipe with a spout, nozzle, or other outlet, usually in the street, for drawing water from a main or service pipe; especially, for fighting fires.2. A faucet for drawing water from a pipe.

hydrobiology1. The study of life, or living organisms, in aquatic habitats.2. The study of live forms in bodies of water; such as, lakes or estuaries.

hydrobiont

An organism living mainly in water.

hydrodipsia

A craving for water.

hydrogeophyte

A plant that grows in earth and in water.

hydrology

1. The scientific study of the properties, distribution, and effects of water on the earth's surface, in the soil and underlying rocks, and in the atmosphere.

hydromania

1. An excessive craving for water or liquids; an uncontrollable fascination with water.2. An impulse to commit suicide by drowning.

hydronaut

A person trained to work in deep-sea vessels for research and rescue purposes.

hydropathology

The system of using water to treat and cure diseases.

Hydro--water

Patho--feeling, sensation, perception; suffering, disease, or disorder; a system of treatment of disease)

Logythe study of, the science of hydrophytography

A written description of aquatic plants.

hydroscope,hydroscopicAn optical device used for viewing objects far below the surface of water.

hydrophyte1. A plant that grows in water or in saturated soil.2. A plant requiring large amounts of water for growth; also,hygrophyte.3. A plant that grows partly or completely underwater.

hydrothermal

1. A reference to heated water, to its action, or to the products of such action.2. Applied to the action of heated water in bringing about changes in the earth's crust.3. A reference to hot water on or beneath the surface of the earth.4. Relating to hot water, especially to naturally occurring hot water in thermal springs.5. Relating to or caused by heated water; especially, the action of water heated by natural processes rather than by industrial activity.

hydrothermostatA thermostat for regulating the temperature of water.

HydrothermotherapyHydrotherapyin which heated water is utilized as a treatment for physical ailments.

aquabib

aquabib1. An individual who only drinks water.2. A water drinker."I was never much of an aquabib because I usually preferred harder libations.""Some say I'm an aquabib because they think I'm addicted to water.

aquafarmA special kind of farm for growing plants (without soil) in water containing dissolved nutrients: "His aquafarm is well known by people in his community."

aquacade1. An entertainment spectacle of swimmers and divers, often performing in unison to the accompaniment of music.

aquaphobic

Someone who is abnormally afraid of water.

aquaplane1. A board pulled over the water by a motorboat and ridden by a person standing up.2. Water-skiing boards on which people stand while they are being towed by a motorboat.

aquarium A tank, bowl, or other water-filled enclosure in which living fish or other aquatic animals and plants are kept.

aquanauta person who lives for a long while in an underwater shelter used as a base for research

aquaristone who keeps an aquarium