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WWW List #7
Word Within a Word v. 1
| Stem | Meaning | Sample words |
|---|---|---|
| numer | number | enumerate, numeral |
| fort | strong | fortify, comfort |
| osteo | bone | osteophath, osteology |
| ornith | bird | ornithology, ornithosis |
| polis | city | metropolis, police |
| fus | pour | transfusion, infuse |
| ego | I | egomaniac, egocentric |
| spir | breathe | respiration, perspiration |
| dia | across | diagonal, diameter |
| acr | sharp | acrimonious, acrid |
| acro | high | acrobat, acrophobia |
| culp | blame | culprit, culpable |
| derm | skin | dermatologist, epidermis |
| zo | animal | zoo, zodiac |
| per | through | perforation, percolate |
| pac | peace | pacific, pacifier |
| brev | short | brevity, abbreviation |
| necro | death | necropolis, necrophobia |
| urb | city | urban, suburbs |
| pugn | fight | repugnant, pugilist |
| ecto | outer | ectoderm, ectoplasm |
| plasto | molded | plastic, plaster |
| agog | leader | demagogue, synagogue |
| cle | small | molecule, particle |
| il | not | illegal, illegible |