Vocabulary Flashcards

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Stem: mar

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The stem "mar" relates to the sea and is derived from Latin. Examples include marine (related to the sea), marina (a harbor for boats), maritime (connected with the sea), and submarine (a vessel that operates underwater).

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Stem: prim

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The stem "prim" means first and comes from Latin. Examples include prime (of first importance), primary (first in order), primate (a mammal of the first order), and primo (first or leading).

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Stem: pyro

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The stem "pyro" relates to fire and originates from Greek. Examples include pyrophobia (fear of fire), pyrometer (instrument for measuring high temperatures), and pyrotechnics (fireworks).

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Stem: clam

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The stem "clam" means to cry out and is derived from Latin. Examples include clamorous (loud and noisy), exclamation (a sudden cry or remark), clamor (a loud noise), and exclamatory (expressing a strong emotion).

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Stem: plu

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The stem "plu" means more and comes from Latin. Examples include plural (more than one), plus (added to), pluralize (to make plural), and pluralism (a system with multiple elements).

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Stem: tang

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The stem "tang" relates to touch and is derived from Latin. Examples include tangible (able to be touched), tangle (to twist together), tangent (a line touching a curve), and intangible (unable to be touched).

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Stem: string

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The stem "string" means to bind and comes from Latin. Examples include stringent (strict or binding), string (a thin cord), constrict (to tighten or bind), and restrict (to limit or bind).

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Stem: clud

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The stem "clud" means to close and is derived from Latin. Examples include exclude (to keep out), include (to bring in), preclude (to prevent), exclusive (limited to a group), and conclude (to bring to an end).

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Stem: rupt

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The stem "rupt" means to break and comes from Latin. Examples include erupt (to burst out), disrupt (to break apart), rupture (a break or tear), corrupt (morally broken), and abrupt (sudden or broken off).

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Stem: curr

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The stem "curr" means to run and is derived from Latin. Examples include current (flowing or running), undercurrent (a hidden flow), currently (at the present time), and recurrent (happening repeatedly).