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The Word Within the Word Stem Lesson 1 Part 2 (stems 16-25)
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16. non meaning: not Sentence example: The foundation is a nonprofit organization.
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Clue Words: nonstop, nonprofit, none, nonconformity, nonchalant, nonstick, nonfat Nonfat Milk
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Nonchalant Nonchalant means calm and casual.
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17. post meaning: after Sentence example: She added a postscript at the bottom of the letter.
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Clue Words: postgraduate, posthumous, postscript, posterity, posterior, postlude, postpone posterior
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Posterity Posterity means for generations.
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18. pre meaning: before Sentence example: Before Romeo left, Juliet had a frightening premonition.
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Clue Words: prelude, preposition, premonition, premature, predict, predecessor, precaution
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Premonition A premonition is a forewarning.
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19. semi meaning: half Sentence example: The circle was divided into two equal semicircles.
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Clue Words: semiaquatic, semicircle, semiweekly, semiannual, semiformal, semitrailer
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Semiaquatic Semiaquatic is growing or living partly in water.
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20. sub meaning: under Sentence example: The lieutenant gave a sharp order to her subordinate.
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Clue Words: subterranean, subtract, subordinate, submarine, subterfuge, substandard
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Subterfuge Subterfuge is an attempt to avoid blame or defeat, especially by lying or being deceitful.
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21. super meaning: over Sentence example: The talkative fool made several superfluous comments.
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Clue Words: supervise, superb, superior, superfluous, supernatural, supercharge, superhero
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Superfluous Superfluous means more than enough, redundant, or needless.
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22. syn meaning: together Sentence example: Please synchronize your watches at this time.
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Clue Words: synthetic, synchronize, syndrome, synonym, synopsis, syntax
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Synchronize Synchronize means to cause to occur at the same time.
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23. sym meaning: together Sentence example: The symbiotic species could not survive without each other.
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Clue Words: sympathy, symbiosis, symbol, symmetry, symphony, symptom
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Symbiosis Symbiosis is an advantageous (mutually beneficial) relationship between two organisms.
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24. tri meaning: three Sentence example: Rome was sometimes ruled by a triumvirate.
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Clue Words: tricycle, triangle, triceps, triad, triceratops
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Triceps Triceps are the large muscles at the back of the upper arms.
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25. un meaning: not Sentence example: Unearned income must be reported to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
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Clue Words: unfit, unequal, undone, unearned, unconventional, undressed, unbutton, unconscious, unfair, unlock
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Unconventional Unconventional means not bound by custom; unusual.
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