WORD STEMS LIST 4

MORPH Morph means SHAPE. Amorphous – lacking shape Metamorphosis – A change in shape or structure. Caterpillar to butterfly

Vest = Clothes Vestment – A ceremonial robe or garment. Vest Sorry…. No Picture Devest – No clothes / undress Vestment – A ceremonial robe or garment. Vest a close-fitting, waist-length, sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, designed to be worn under a jacket.

Bene = GOOD!! Benefactor – person who helps BENIGN: Having a kind disposition ; favorable. Example: Would rather have a malignant or a benign tumor? Benefactor – person who helps others especially by giving money. Benefit – advantageous or good. Name a benefit of exercising.

Number 4: Pond = Weight Ponder: To weigh carefully in the mind; think about Pound – a unit of weight. 1 lb = _____ ounces. Preponderant – Superior in weight, influence, numbers, etc.

Corp = Body A corpse is a dead body. A corpulent person has as a plump & fleshy body. Corporation - a group of people authorized by law to act as a legal personality.

D O R M = S L E E P You might sleep in a dormitory at college. During the winter bears are dormant since they are hibernating. There is a special window known as a dormer window.

P a t e r = F a t h e r Patronize - to behave or treat in a condescending way. Patricide – to kill one’s father Patriarch - the male head of a family.

Nov = New Novice – A person who is new to a circumstance or work. Mrs. Horton is a novice teacher. Innovation - introduction of new things or methods. Renovation – to restore or to make new again!

P U N C T = P O I N T Acupuncture – Chinese medical treatment which uses sharp needles. Punctuate – Make sure you punctuate your sentences properly puncture - the act of piercing or perforating, as with a pointed object.

J E C T = T H R O W Fighter Planes – Have an ejection seat. Projectile – an arrow or spear can be a projectile. Inject - to force (a fluid) into a passage, cavity, or tissue: to inject a medicine into the veins.

T I O N = ACT or STATE Completion – The act of finishing Creation – The act of creating. Devastation – The act of destroying.

L O C O = P L A C E Relocate – To move to another place. Which superhero is faster than a locomotive? A dislocated finger is out of place. Relocate – To move to another place.

D O X = O P I N I O N Orthodox – sound or correct in opinion or doctrine especially theological or religious doctrine. Paradox - a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.

A M P H I = B O T H AMPHIBIANS – Frogs, toads, & salamanders are amphibians – live in both the water and land. Amphitheater – A stadium, theater, or auditorium. Amphiaster - The formation of compound words.

M A G N A = G R E A T fine; great. Magnificent work Magna Carta – means “Great Charter” What our Constitution was modeled after. Magnificent – extraordinary; fine; great. Magnificent work Magnate – A person of great influence in a particular field of work

E U = G O O D Eulogy - praise for a person who has died Euphemism - To pass away is a euphemism for to die. A mild way of saying something that is thought to be too harsh. Eucharist – Holy communion. Also – giving thanks.

ENDO = WITHIN Terminator had an endoskeleton Endoplasm – The inner portion of a cell Endothermic – the absorption of heat (heat within)

P H O B I A : F E A R Claustrophobia – the fear of being in small narrow areas. I wonder if Aron Ralston is now claustrophobic. Arachnophobia  - Abnormal fear of spiders. Hydrophobia - Someone with hydrophobia would not want to swim in a river.

ORTHO = STRAIGHT An orthodontist – uses braces to straighten teeth! You might sleep on an orthopedic mattress. Our alphabet is an orthography

Put = Think To dispute a charge – to debate Computer! To dispute a charge – to debate If you want people to think highly of you, then you want a good reputation.

VER = TRUE If you make sure something is true, you verify it! A jury issues a verdict whether someone is guilty or not guilty! A truthful person is known for his / her veracity.

MATRI = MOTHER Matricide – A sibling killing his / her mother. A matriarch is a woman at the head of a family or government. If you marry, you will be in the state of matrimony!

MEGA = LARGE Cheerleaders use a megaphone to make their voices larger / louder! A megalopolis is a large city! Megalomania – Donald Trump might be a megalomaniac – likes to do things in grand or in a large fashion!

Pop = People A popular person is favored by or has the approval of the people. Populate – to furnish with people Popularize – to make attractive to a large number of people.

Sangui = Blood Sanguine – To be sanguine in appearance (to have a red / ruddy appearance) Sangria – An iced drink generally made out of red wine. The Civil War had several sanguinary battles.