The Word Within the Word

Stem Lesson 7

Part 2 (stems 166-175)

166. numer

meaning: number

Sentence example:Please enumerate your reasons.

Clue Words:enumerate, numeral, numerous, supernumeraries, numerology

Numerous

• Many

167. fort

meaning: strong

Sentence example:Her character is one of great

personal fortitude.

Clue Words:fortitude, fort, fortify, fortification, fortress,

comfort, forte, fortissimo, pianoforte

Doune Castle

Clue Words:fortitude, fort, fortify, fortification, fortress,

comfort, forte, fortissimo, pianoforte

Fortissimo

• Loudly

168. osteo

meaning: bone

Sentence example:The osteologist was called in for

consultation on his bone condition.

Clue Words:osteopath, osteology, osteopathy, osteoblast, osteocyte, osteotomy,

osteoporosis

Osteoporosis

• Disease that weakens the bones

169. ornith

meaning: bird

Sentence example:Ornithology is a science for the bird

lovers of the world.

Clue Words:ornithology, ornithologist, ornithopter,

ornithomancy, ornithosis

Ornithologist

• A scientist who studies birds (a bird scientist)

170. polis

meaning: city

Sentence example:Metropolitan policy called for the

police to be friendly.

Clue Words:metropolis, megalopolis, police, policy,

acropolis, necropolis

Metropolis

• City or urban area

171. fus

meaning: pour

Sentence example:The stubborn old man refused to

have the blood transfusion.

Clue Words:transfusion, infusion, refuse, fusillade,

fusion, infuse, confusion

Infuse

• Saturate/ soak

172. ego

meaning: I

Sentence example:Vic is not egocentric; he is an

egomaniac.

Clue Words:egomaniac, egocentric, egotistical, egotist,

egoism, alter ego

Egocentric

• self-centered

173. spir

meaning: breathe

Sentence example:The ancient poet was inspired by the

Muse of poetry.

Clue Words:inspire, respiration, perspiration, expire,

spirit, aspire, conspire

Perspiration

• sweat

174. dia

meaning: across

Sentence example:Ralph expected a pleasant dialogue

but received a scathing diatribe.

Clue Words:diagonal, diameter, dialogue, dialect,

diatribe, diaphanous, dialectic

Dialect

• A form of a main language

175. acr

meaning: sharp

Sentence example:The acrimonious dispute was

disturbing to everyone.

Clue Words:acrimonious, acerbity, acrid, acrimony,

acerate

Acrid

• Sharp or bitter taste/smell