Stems Flashcard: Week 4

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What does the stem 'trop' mean?

Back

turn or change direction

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What does the stem 'germen' mean?

Back

bud or sprout

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What is a trophy?

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A trophy originally meant a turning point in battle and now refers to a memorial created from weapons to honor those who died in battle, often associated with sports.

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What stem do the words collagen, colloid, and collage come from?

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kolla, colla

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What does the Greek stem 'kolla' mean?

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glue

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What does the stem 'trop' relate to in terms of direction?

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It relates to turning or changing direction.

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Can you give an example of a word that uses the stem 'germen'?

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Germinate, which means to begin to grow.

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What is the modern meaning of the word 'trophy'?

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An award given for achievement, especially in sports.

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What does 'collagen' refer to in biology?

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A protein that helps form connective tissues in the body.

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What does 'colloid' mean in science?

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A mixture where tiny particles are dispersed throughout another substance.