Stems List 3 Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

Meter

A

Measure

Ex. Barometer: an instrument used to determine the weight or pressure of the atmosphere

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Cide

A

Kill
Ex. Pesticide: any substance used to kill, repel, or control certain forms of plant or animal life that are considered to be pest

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Mega

A

Large

Ex. Megaphone: a funnel shaped device used to amplify and direct the voice

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Per

A

Through

Ex. Perspicuous: clearly expressed or easily understood

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Extra

A

Beyond

Ex. Extraordinary: very unusual or remarkable

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Trans

A

Across

Ex. Transition: the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Con

A

Together

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Cap

A

Take

Ex. Capture: take into one’s possession or control by force

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Spec

A

Look

Ex. Spectacle: a visually striking performance or display

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Mur

A

Wall

Ex. Intramural: within the walls

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly