Word Within the Word List 20
1. mela Definition- black melanin: any of a group of naturally occurring dark or black pigments
2. vice Definition- In place of vice versa: using one meaning in place of another
foliage: a cluster of leaves, flowers, or branches Definition- Leaf foliage: a cluster of leaves, flowers, or branches
4. atom Definition- vapor atomizer: a device for converting a substance to a fine spray or vapor
orbit: a circular revolution around another body Definition- circle orbit: a circular revolution around another body
multilateral: having many sides Definition-many multilateral: having many sides
ignite: to set fire to; to burn Definition- Fire ignite: to set fire to; to burn
mollify: to calm or soften one’s temper or feelings Definition- soft mollify: to calm or soften one’s temper or feelings
linear: resembling a line; straight Definition- line linear: resembling a line; straight
10. hemi Definition- half hemisphere: a half of a sphere bounded by a great circle
11. oo Definition:egg oology: the branch of science that studies the egg, especially bird eggs
retrograde: to move or take steps backward Definition: step retrograde: to move or take steps backward
13. pneumo Definition: lung pneumonia: a disease marked by inflammation of the lungs
14. radi Definition: ray radiant: an object or point from which light or heat rays are emitted
15. oscu Definition: mouth osculum: the mouth-like opening in a sponge
16. ob Definition: against obstinate: stubbornly against something; an attitude against what is expected
17. vect Definition: carry Example: convection Definition of example: carrying heat in a gas or liquid by circulating air
18. digit Definition: finger Example: digital Definition of example: relating to the finger or toes; done with a finger
19. gymno Definition: naked Example: gymnosperm Example definition: a plant whose seed is not enclosed; naked
20. plasm Definition: form Example: plasma Example definition: clear, yellow form of blood in which cells are suspended
21. narco Definition: sleep Example: narcolepsy Definition: sudden, uncontrollable attacks of deep sleep
22. vermi Definition: worm Example: vermicide Definition: substance used to kill worms
23. lign Definition: wood Example: ligneous Definition: having the texture or appearance of wood
24. dendr Definition: tree Example: dendrite Definition: a mineral crystallizing into tree-like branches
25. lachry Definition: tear Example: lachrymose Definition: weeping or tearful