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Smith5-Stems1
| Word | Definition | Stem |
|---|---|---|
| circumference | the boundary line or perimeter of a circle | circum-around |
| circumstance | a set of facts that surround a situation or event | circum-around |
| bicycle | a wheeled vehicle with two wheels moved by foot pedals | bi-two |
| antibodies | substances in the body that defend against germs, bacteria, and viruses | anti-against |
| biannual | something that happens two times a year | bi-two |
| antibiotic | product that kills life (bio means life) | anti-against |
| antecedent | to come before | ante-before |
| bifocal | glasses with two lenses that help you see near and far | bi-two |
| anterior | the top or front end of an organisms body, or at or towards the front | ante-before |
| anteroom | room leading to another room; waiting room | ante-before |