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Stems list 11-15
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| crypt | hidden |
| path | feeling |
| plus | more |
| sed | sit |
| contra | against |
| cryptic | adj-- having a hidden or mysterious meaning |
| antipathy | noun-- feeling of intense dislike or hatred |
| surplus | noun-- a quantity that is more than needed |
| sedate | adj-- calm, quiet, or composed |
| contraband | noun-- prohibited or illegal items |
| lent | full of |
| epist | knowledge |
| in | not |
| nomy | law |
| err | wander |
| fraudulent | adj-- deceitful; deliberately using trickery to achieve something |
| epistle | noun-- a long, instructive letter |
| indiscreet | adj-- lacking good judgement; rude; offensive |
| autonomy | noun-- independence or freedom of will |
| errant | adj-- deviating from the regular or proper course |
| rid | laugh |
| ten | hold |
| prob | test |
| ment | mind |
| plat | flat |
| deride | verb-- to mock or laugh at in contempt |
| tenable | adj-- capable if being held, maintained, or defended; against dispute |
| reprobate | adj-- without morals; noun-- a person without morals |
| demented | adj-- insane; mentally ill |
| platitude | noun-- a flat or dull remark; a cliche |
| scen | stage |
| quis | ask |
| muta | change |
| ex | out |
| ap | away |
| transcend | verb-- to go beyond; exceed |
| inquisition | noun-- harsh, difficult, and prolonged questioning |
| mutable | adj-- constantly changing; fickle |
| exalted | adj-- raised or elevated |
| appease | verb-- to satisfy or relieve |
| sacro | holy |
| simul | false |
| sanct | holy |
| matr | mother |
| tempor | time |
| sacrilege | noun-- the violation of anything held to be sacred |
| dissemble | verb-- to give a false or misleading appearance; conceal the truth |
| sanctimonious | adj-- showing religious devotion or piety that is usually false |
| matronly | adj-- having the qualities of a dignified, strong, mature woman |
| extemporaneous | adj-- done with advanced preparation; off-the-cuff |