The Word Within the Word Stem Lesson 7 Part 2 (stems )
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