Stems 8

Stem Stem
Definition
Word Using Stem and Brief Definition of Word
centri center
egocentric - having or regarding the self or the individual
as the center of all things
centripetal - directed toward the center
centrifugal - moving or directed outward from the center
clam cry out
clamorous - full of any loud and continued noise
acclamation - A shout of approbation, favor, or assent;
eager expression of approval; loud applause
exclamation - A loud calling or crying out; outcry; loud or
emphatic utterance
fort strong
fortitude - mental and emotional strength in facing
difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously
effort - An exertion of strength or power, whether physical
or mental
comfort - To make strong; to invigorate
per through
perception - the act or faculty of apprehending by means
of the senses or of the mind; cognition; understanding.
cooperative - operating jointly to the same end
pertain - to belong or be connected as a part
phon sound
phonics - science of sound
euphony - agreeableness of sound; pleasing effect to the
ear, esp. a pleasant sounding or harmonious combination
or succession of words
diaphone - a foghorn producing a low-pitched,
penetrating signal of two tones
Stems 14 and 15






Stem Stem Definition Word Using Stem and Brief Definition of Word
ambi both
ambidextrous - able to use both hands equally well
ambient - Encompassing on all sides; circumfused;
investing
ambivalence - uncertainty or fluctuation, esp. when
caused by inability to make a choice or by a
simultaneous desire to say or do two opposite or
conflicting things
ex out
expansive - having a wide range or extent;
comprehensive; extensive
excommunicate - to exclude or expel from membership
or participation in any group
exclaim - to cry out or speak suddenly and vehemently
medi middle
mediate - to settle (disputes, strikes, etc.) as an
intermediary between parties; reconcile.
medieval - of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or in the
style of the Middle Ages
mediocre
trop turn
heliotrope - any plant that turns toward the sun
hydrotropic - Turning or bending towards moisture, as
roots
isotropic - Having the same properties in all directions;
specifically, equally elastic in all directions
viv life
vivacious - lively; animated; gay:
revival - renewed attention to something, as to letters or
literature
vivid - true to the life; exhibiting the appearance of life or
freshness; animated; spirited; bright; strong; intense;