Understanding Word Stems

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What does the stem 'vol-' mean?

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The stem 'vol-' means 'to wish' or 'to will'. An example word is 'volunteer'.

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What is an example word for the stem 'dom-'?

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An example word for the stem 'dom-' is 'dominate', which relates to 'rule'.

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What does the stem 'val-' signify?

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The stem 'val-' signifies 'worth'. An example word is 'evaluate'.

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What is the meaning of the stem 'frat-'?

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The stem 'frat-' means 'brother'. An example word is 'fraternity'.

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Which example word is associated with the stem 'tox-'?

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The example word associated with the stem 'tox-' is 'toxic', which relates to 'poison'.

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What does the stem 'bene-' mean?

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The stem 'bene-' means 'good' or 'well'. An example word is 'beneficial'.

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What is an example word for the stem 'cred-'?

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An example word for the stem 'cred-' is 'incredible', which relates to 'believe'.

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What does the stem 'graph-' signify?

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The stem 'graph-' signifies 'write' or 'draw'. An example word is 'autograph'.

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What is the meaning of the stem 'phon-'?

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The stem 'phon-' means 'sound'. An example word is 'telephone'.

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What does the stem 'port-' mean?

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The stem 'port-' means 'to carry'. An example word is 'transport'.