Stem List 3

Question 1

Meter (measure)

Answer 1

Barometer- an instrument used to determine the weight or pressure of the atmosphere

Question 2

Cide(kill)

Answer 2

Pesticide- any substance used to kill,repel, or control forms of plants or animal life that are considered to be pest

Question 3

Mega(large)

Answer 3

Megaphone- a funnel shape device used to amplify and direct the voice

Question 4

Per(through)

Answer 4

Perspicous- clearly expressed or easily understood

Question 5

Extra(beyond)

Answer 5

Extraordinary- very unusual or remarkable

Question 6

Trans(across)

Answer 6

Transition- the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another

Question 7

Con(together)

Answer 7

Connotation- an idea or meaning that a word makes you think about in addition to its meaning

Question 8

Cap(take)

Answer 8

Capture- take into ones possession or control by force

Question 9

Spec(look)

Answer 9

Spectacle- a visually striking performance of display

Question 10

Mur (wall)

Answer 10

Intramural- within the walls