hemi-, semi- Vocabulary Words

Front

half, halfway

Back

hemi-, semi-

Front

one-half of the Earth as divided by the equator

Back

hemisphere

Front

occurring twice a year; happening once every half year

Back

semiannual

Front

relating to a halfway dry region; somewhat arid; having little annual rainfall

Back

semiarid

Front

a half circle

Back

semicircle

Front

halfway conscious; not completely aware of sensations

Back

semiconscious

Front

halfway between casual and formal in dress

Back

semiformal

Front

halfway between bitter and sweet; partly sweet

Back

semisweet

Front

occurring twice a week; once every half week

Back

semiweekly