1. The Word Within the Word Stem Lesson 7 Part 2 (stems 166-175)

2. 166. numer meaning: number Sentence example: Please enumerate your reasons.

3. Clue Words: enumerate, numeral, numerous, supernumeraries, numerology

4. Numerous Many

5. 167. fort meaning: strong Sentence example: Her character is one of great personal fortitude.

6. Clue Words: fortitude, fort, fortify, fortification, fortress, comfort, forte, fortissimo, pianoforte Doune Castle

7. Clue Words: fortitude, fort, fortify, fortification, fortress, comfort, forte, fortissimo, pianoforte

8. Fortissimo Loudly

9. 168. osteo meaning: bone Sentence example: The osteologist was called in for consultation on his bone condition.

10. Clue Words: osteopath, osteology, osteopathy, osteoblast, osteocyte, osteotomy, osteoporosis

11. Osteoporosis Disease that weakens the bones

12. 169. ornith meaning: bird Sentence example: Ornithology is a science for the bird lovers of the world.

13. Clue Words: ornithology, ornithologist, ornithopter, ornithomancy, ornithosis

14. Ornithologist A scientist who studies birds (a bird scientist)

15. 170. polis meaning: city Sentence example: Metropolitan policy called for the police to be friendly.

16. Clue Words: metropolis, megalopolis, police, policy, acropolis, necropolis

17. Metropolis City or urban area

18. 171. fus meaning: pour Sentence example: The stubborn old man refused to have the blood transfusion.

19. Clue Words: transfusion, infusion, refuse, fusillade, fusion, infuse, confusion

20. Infuse Saturate/ soak

21. 172. ego meaning: I Sentence example: Vic is not egocentric; he is an egomaniac.

22. Clue Words: egomaniac, egocentric, egotistical, egotist, egoism, alter ego

23. Egocentric self-centered

24. 173. spir meaning: breathe Sentence example: The ancient poet was inspired by the Muse of poetry.

25. Clue Words: inspire, respiration, perspiration, expire, spirit, aspire, conspire

26. Perspiration sweat

27. 174. dia meaning: across Sentence example: Ralph expected a pleasant dialogue but received a scathing diatribe.

28. Clue Words: diagonal, diameter, dialogue, dialect, diatribe, diaphanous, dialectic

29. Dialect A form of a main language

30. 175. acr meaning: sharp Sentence example: The acrimonious dispute was disturbing to everyone.

31. Clue Words: acrimonious, acerbity, acrid, acrimony, acerate

32. Acrid Sharp or bitter taste/smell