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