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Word w/in a Word 7A
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| numer | number |
| numeral | a symbol used to represent a number |
| enumerate | to count, list, or itemize |
| numerous | a large number; many |
| numerology | the branch of knowledge that deals with the occult significance of numbers. |
| fort | strong |
| fortitude | courage in facing difficulties or pain |
| fortify | to strengthen or build up |
| forte | a musical term for "loud" or "strong sound" |
| pianoforte | the original name for the piano |
| osteo | bone |
| osteopathy | bone disease |
| Osteoporosis | A condition in which the body's bones become weak and break easily. |
| ornith | bird |
| ornithology | the study of birds |
| ornithologist | a scientist who studies birds |
| polis | city |
| metropolis | (n.) a large city; the chief city of an area |
| megalopolis | a region in which several large cities and surrounding areas grow together |
| police | those who keep order in the city |
| polite | having good manners |
| policy | A proposed or adopted course or principle of action |
| acropolis | A fortified hilltop in an ancient Greek city |
| necropolis | city of the dead |
| fus | pour |
| transfusion | transferring blood from one person to another |
| infusion | (n.) an injection of one substance into another |
| refuse | to be stubborn and not do something |
| fusion | Creation of energy by joining the nuclei of two hydrogen atoms to form helium. |
| ego | I, or self |
| egomaniac | Someone who is extremely self-centered and ignores the problems and concerns of others. |
| egocentric | self-centered |
| egotistical | Excessively self-absorbed; very conceited |
| alter ego | second self |
| spir | to breathe |
| inspire | to motivate, guide, or influence; to give hope and courage. |
| Respiration | Inhalation and exhalation of air |
| perspiration | the process of sweating |
| spirit | ghost or immortal part of yourself |
| aspire | (v.) to have ambitious hopes or plans, strive toward a higher goal, desire earnestly; to ascend |
| conspire | to plan together secretly |
| dia | across |
| diagonal | (geometry) a straight line connecting any two vertices of a polygon that are not adjacent |
| diameter | A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a circle or sphere. |
| dialogue | Conversation between characters |
| dialect | A regional variety of a language distinguished by vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation. |
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MrsHaulter
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