Word Within a Word Unit 7A

numer (number) numerous (adj.): many There were numerous reasons my mom wouldn’t let me go to the football game.

fort (strong) fortify (v.): make strong Builders of forts had to fortify the walls to prevent invasions.

osteo (bone) Osteology (n.): the branch of anatomy dealing with the skeleton The osteologist was called in for consultation on his bone condition.

ornith (bird) ornithology (n.): study of birds Ornithology is a science for the bird lovers of the world.

polis (city) metropolis (n.): large city Metropolitan policy called for the police to be polite.

fus (pour) Transfusion (n.): the direct transferring of blood, plasma, or the like into a blood vessel. The stubborn old man refused to have the blood transfusion.

ego (I) egocentric (adj.): self centered Bill and Tom are not just egocentric; they are egomaniacs.

spir (breathe) respiration (n.): act of breathing The fish must surface to regulate their respiration.

dia (across) dialogue (n.): conversation between 2 people Ralph expected a pleasant dialogue with his date, Betty.

acr (sharp) acrimonious (adj.): resentful and angry The acrimonious dispute was disturbing to everyone.

acro (high) acrophobia (n.): fear of heights The unfortunate acrobat suffered from acrophobia.

culp (blame) exculpate (v.): free from blame Unfortunately, the culprit was exculpated and escaped punishment.