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Stems list 11-15
Term | Definition |
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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 |