1. Word Within the Word Lesson 4

2. cap- means take cap-tivate (take attention) In honor of National Dot Day, September 15 th, we present to you this captivating picture. capture, captor, capsule

3. port- means carry port-folio (carry) (sheets; sheaves) The photographer entered the room for his interview with National Geographic proudly holding a portfolio of his life’s work. airport, portable, report, transport

4. petr- means rock petr-ified (to make or become stone) Once they discovered that dinosaurs still exist, Martha was brimming with the possibilities of world domination, while Alice was petrified by fear. petroleum,

5. stereo- means solid stereo-type (solid; unchanging characteristics) Like most stereotypes, Monday had a bad, yet unfair reputation that he just could shake. stereochemistry, stereo surround sound

6. gest- means carry gest-ure (carry the body) After a particularly bad Monday, my mom gave me a big hug as a gesture of comfort. digest, congest, gesticulate

7. Advanced Word petr-ify (rock) (to make) petrify-to turn to stone, sometimes by fright Ancient Greeks believed that looking Medusa directly in the eyes would petrify you, not just because her snake hair was terrifying but also because you would literally turn to stone.

8. STEMMEANINGEXAMPLE cap-takecapture port-carryportable stereo-solidstereotype petr-rockpetrified gest-carrygesture