1. Building Vocabulary from Word Roots
Lesson 12
Greek and Latin Bases
Clin, cumb, and cub

2. Clin, Cumb, and Cub
The Latin bases cumb and cub and the Greek base clin all mean “lie, lean” These bases can mean to both literally and figuratively lie or lean.

3. Clin, Cumb, and Cub
Clin combines with three directional Latin prefixes de- (down), in- (in, on, onto), and re- (back) Cumb and cub combine with four directional prefixes in- (in, on, onto), pro- (forward, ahead), re-(back), and suc- (under)

4. clin= “lie, lean”
In(in, on, onto) + clin(lie, lean) =incline— “lean” “in” a forward direction, tend Re(back) + clin (lie, lean) = recline— to “lean” “back” Clin + ic = clinic— a ward where sick people can go to “lie” down

5. Cumb, cub = “lie, lean”
In (in, on, onto) + cumb(lie, lean)+ ent= incumbent— someone who “lies” “in” a position (usually political) Pro (forward, ahead) + cumb (lie, lean) = procumbent- “leaning” “forward” In+cub= Incubus- a worry or anxiety that “leans” “on” you

6. Practice
How do the bolded words use the meanings of “lie” and “lean”? Use context clues to help create a definition.
After the mother bird died, there was no one to incubate her eggs, so they did not hatch.
In political elections, it is always difficult for a new challenger to unseat an incumbent.
In archaeopterygids, for example, the premaxillary teeth are more peg-like and procumbent than are the other teeth.

7. Practice
How do the bolded words use the meanings of “lie” and “lean”? Use context clues to help create a definition.
After the mother bird died, there was no one to incubate her eggs, so they did not hatch. To “lie” on the eggs and keep them warm until they hatch
In political elections, it is always difficult for a new challenger to unseat an incumbent. One who “leans” on or “lies” in a position
In archaeopterygids, for example, the premaxillary teeth are more peg-like and procumbent than are the other teeth. To “lean” “forward” or to stick out ahead of something

8. Practice
How do the bolded words use the meanings of “lie” and “lean”? Use context clues to help create a definition.
My parents are not inclined to let me go to a party with people they have never met.
Before he passed away, my uncle was in declining health for several years.
He went to the clinic complaining of stomach pains, but the nurse soon realized that he was just hungry because he had skipped breakfast.

9. Practice
How do the bolded words use the meanings of “lie” and “lean”? Use context clues to help create a definition.
My parents are not inclined to let me go to a party with people they have never met. “leaning” “in” the direction of a particular decision
Before he passed away, my uncle was in declining health for several years. “leaning” “down” , a downward trend
He went to the clinic complaining of stomach pains, but the nurse soon realized that he was just hungry because he had skipped breakfast. A place where sick people “lie” down to be treated

10. Practice
When the incumbent senator lost his seat, he had to succumb to the incubus of being voted out of the senate.
How do each of the bolded words mean “lie, lean”?

11. Practice
When the incumbent senator lost his seat, he had to succumb to the incubus of being voted out of the senate.
How do each of the bolded words mean “lie, lean”?
Incumbent—someone who “leans” on a position and occupies it
Succumb—to surrender by “lying” under a challenge
Incubus—a worry that “leans” on you and causes anxiety

12. Practice
When I was sick, I was inclined to go to the clinic and recline in their beds, but the nurse declined to see me.
How do each of the bolded words mean “lie, lean”?

13. Practice
When I was sick, I was inclined to go to the clinic and recline in their beds, but the nurse declined to see me.
How do each of the bolded words mean “lie, lean”?
Inclined— “leaning” “towards” a decision
Clinic– a place where sick people can “lie” down to be treated
Recline– to “lean” “back”
Declined– turning or “leaning” “down”; saying no

14. Test Prep
Clin, cumb, cub—these bases mean _____, ____ She was in her favorite position on Friday nights: recumbent on the couch, surrounded by her kitten, the remote control, and a pint of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream, binging on the latest Netflix series. Define the word recumbent using a definition of the base.

15. Test Prep
Clin, cumb, cub—these bases mean lie, lean She was in her favorite position on Friday nights: recumbent on the couch, surrounded by her kitten, the remote control, and a pint of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream, binging on the latest Netflix series. Define the word recumbent using a definition of the base. “lying” “back” or reclining in posture

16. Test Prep
Clin, cumb, cub—these bases mean ____, ___ I don’t have the slightest inclination to work on cleaning my room this weekend; I’d much rather spend my time at Kings Island. Define the word inclination using a definition of the base.

17. Test Prep
Clin, cumb, cub—these bases mean lie, lean I don’t have the slightest inclination to work on cleaning my room this weekend; I’d much rather spend my time at Kings Island. Define the word inclination using a definition of the base. “leaning” “in” a certain direction; tending towards