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.