Stem Words (6) PDF

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This PDF contains a test focusing on the etymology and definitions of stem words. It includes examples of how these stem words are used in sentences.

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Create me a test that tests me on the etymology, definition, and word that each stem uses. 1. Aer A. Air B. Greek C. Aeroplankton D. Noun, small airborne organisms (as flying insects) E. On the long car drive, I stuck my head out the window and swallowed an Aeroplankton. 2. Bon A. Good B. Latin C.B...

Create me a test that tests me on the etymology, definition, and word that each stem uses. 1. Aer A. Air B. Greek C. Aeroplankton D. Noun, small airborne organisms (as flying insects) E. On the long car drive, I stuck my head out the window and swallowed an Aeroplankton. 2. Bon A. Good B. Latin C.Bonus D. Noun, an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance. E. So I can go on a cruise, I worked extra hours to get a good Christmas bonus. 3. Can A Dog B Latin C Canine D. Adjective, relating to or resembling a dog or dogs. Noun, a dog. Noun, a pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars of a mammal, often greatly enlarged in carnivores. E. The canine at the vet had big floppy ears. 4. Bront A. Thunder B. Greek C. Brontide D. Noun, a rumbling noise heard occasionally in some parts of the world, probably caused by seismic activity. E. The dog’s ears perked up when it heard the brontide before the earthquake. 5. Cav A. Hollow B. Latin C. Cavity D. Noun, an empty space within a solid object, in particular the human body. E. Dave has a big cavity in his tooth that he can fit nerds candy in. 1. Cern a. Sift b. Latin c. Discern D. Verb, perceive or recognize (something). Verb, distinguish (someone or something) with difficulty by sight or with the other senses. E. I can discern the difference between red carrots and orange carrots because they’re different colours. 2. Cub a. Cube b. Greek c. Cubical d. Adjective, shaped like a cube. Adjective, relating to volume. E. A cube is cubical because it is built up of six 3D squares. 3. Don a. Give b. Latin c. donation d. Noun, something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money. e. I gave the charity a hundred dollar donation, so they can supply more meals to the hungry. 4. Fel a. Cat b. Latin c. feline d. Adjective, relating to or affecting cats or other members of the cat family. Noun, a cat or other member of the cat family. e. My pet feline, Meowdon, is fluffy and talkative. 5. Gastr a. Stomach b. Greek c. Gastronomy d. Noun, the practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food. e. When I’m older I want to study gastronomy because I love eating food. 1. Culin a. Kitchen b. Latin c. Culinary d. Adjective, of or for cooking e. I am a culinary expert because I cook all the time. 2. Foen a. Hay b. Latin c. Foenem d. Chicago slang used to describe your family, friends, or gang. e. I can’t wait to visit my foenem in Chicago; I haven’t seen my sister in ages. 3. Glob a. Sphere b. Latin c. Global d. Adjective, relating to the whole world; worldwide. e. I hope football becomes global so that everyone can play it. 4. Macro a. Long b. Latin c. Macrocytosis d. Noun, a condition where red blood cells are larger than normal. e. My sister does not have macrocytosis because her red blood cells are small. 5. Mim a. Repeat b. Greek c. Mimic d. Verb, imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially to entertain or ridicule. Noun, a person skilled in imitating the voice, mannerisms, or movements of others entertainingly. Adjective, imitative of something, especially for amusement. e. To annoy my sister I mimic her by repeating anything she says. 1. Crur a. leg b. Latin c. Crural d. Adjective, Of or relating to the leg, shank, or thigh. e. I think I broke a crural or something because I can’t walk. 2. Ego a. Self b. Greek c. Egotistical d. Adjective, excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself; self-centered. e. She is so egotistical that she makes everyone clap when she enters a room. 3. Fod a. Dig b. Latin c. Fodient d. adjective, fitted for digging or burrowing e. The large mountain is very fodient because its dirt is easy to maneuver. 4. Luc a. bright b. Latin c. Lucid d. Adjective, expressed clearly; easy to understand. Adjective, bright or luminous. e. I’m scared of the dark, so I love my lucid lava lamp. 5. Lysis a. Dissolving b. Greek c. Glycolysis d. Noun, the breakdown of glucose by enzymes, releasing energy and pyruvic acid. e. In science class, we used Glycolysis to unleash chemicals into the atmosphere. 1. Burs a. Pouch b. Latin c. Bursa d. Noun, a fluid-filled sac or saclike cavity, especially one countering friction at a joint. e After running one million miles, the bursa in my knees broke down; now, it hurts when I walk. 2. Cast a. Pure b. Latin c. broadcast d. Noun, the transmission of programs or information by radio or television. e. At home, I watch pure live broadcasts on the TV. 3. Fili a. Son b. Latin c. Filial d. Adjective, of or due from a son or daughter. e. It is a parent's filial duty to give their child food, water, shelter, and love. 4. Gila a. Glue b. Greek c. Invigilate d. Verb, supervise candidates during an examination. e. The teacher is invigilating her students to make sure no one cheats on the test. 5. Leland a. Dish b. Greek c. Lekane d. Noun, a basin-shaped vessel or large bowl of ancient Greece. Noun, a late form of painted vase of southern Italy resembling a stamnos but provided with upright handles and often with a cover of elaborate form. e. When I make big hearty stews, I keep it in my lekane to share.

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