Stems and Their Meanings Flashcard (Jan 9/10)

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What does the stem 'port' mean?

Back

Carry

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What does the stem 'cred-' mean?

Back

Believe

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Which stem is associated with 'life'?

Back

bio

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Which root word means 'center'?

Back

centri

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What does 'anarchy' refer to?

Back

Without government

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What does 'monarchy' refer to?

Back

Rule by a single person or monarch

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What does 'democracy' mean?

Back

Government by the people, typically through elected representatives

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What does 'bio' mean in terms of scientific terms?

Back

Relating to life or living organisms

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What does 'centri-' refer to in scientific terms?

Back

Center or central point

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What does 'auto-' mean?

Back

Self or same