Word Stems – Lesson Five. LAB = work Labor If you labor, you are working hard.

Word Stems – Lesson Word Stems – Lesson FiveFive

LAB = workLAB = work

LaborLabor

If you labor, you are working hard.

LAB = workLAB = work

ElaborateElaborate

Elaborating on a topic takes extra work.

LAB = workLAB = work

LabradorLabrador

Labradors were bred to be work dogs – they were used for hunting.

DEM = peopleDEM = people

DemocracyDemocracy

A democracy is rule by the people.

DEM = peopleDEM = people

EpidemicEpidemic

An epidemic is when disease spreads through a population of people.

DEM = peopleDEM = people

DemographicsDemographics

Demographics refers to a statistical analysis of a group of people.

AUTO = selfAUTO = self

AutomaticAutomatic

In an automatic vehicle, the car shifts gears by itself.

AUTO = selfAUTO = self

AutobiographyAutobiography

An autobiography is when you write the story of yourself.

AUTO = selfAUTO = self

AutopilotAutopilot

If a plane is on autopilot, it is controlling itself without human

guidance.

CHRON = timeCHRON = time

ChronologicalChronological

Chronological means in sequential time order.

CHRON = timeCHRON = time

ChronicChronic

A chronic cold is one that lasts for a long time.

CHRON = timeCHRON = time

SynchronizeSynchronize

If you synchronize your watches, you set them to the same time.

LIBER = freeLIBER = free

LibertyLiberty

Liberty means freedom.

LIBER = freeLIBER = free

LiberateLiberate

Liberate is to free people.

LIBER = freeLIBER = free

LiberalLiberal

A liberal policy towards dress code would be one that gives a

lot of freedom..

JUD = lawJUD = law

JudgeJudge

A judge interprets the law.

JUD = lawJUD = law

JudicialJudicial

Judicial refers to the court systems, which enforce the law.

JUD = lawJUD = law

JudiciousJudicious

If you do something judiciously, you do it

carefully and with proper consideration for the law.

MICRO = smallMICRO = small

MicroscopeMicroscope

A microscope is for looking at small things.

MICRO = smallMICRO = small

MicrobesMicrobes

Microbes are very small living things.

MICRO = smallMICRO = small

MicrochipMicrochip

Microchips are small circuit boards that go inside

computers.

MEL = darkMEL = dark

MelanomaMelanoma

Melanoma is a type of cancer identified by dark spot on your

skin.

MEL = darkMEL = dark

MelancholyMelancholy

Melancholy is when you are in a dark mood.

MEL = darkMEL = dark

MelatoninMelatonin

Melatonin is a hormone that helps you fall asleep – things get dark

when you are asleep.

PORT = carryPORT = carry

PorterPorter

A porter carries your luggage into a hotel.

PORT = carryPORT = carry

PortablePortable

If something is portable, it can be carried.

PORT = carryPORT = carry

ExportExport

An export is carried out of the country.

What does ex mean?

TERR = landTERR = land

TerrainTerrain

Terrain is a type of land.(The terrain could be rough)

TERR = landTERR = land

TerritoryTerritory

A territory is a specific area of land.

TERR = landTERR = land

ExtraterrestrialExtraterrestrial

An extraterrestrial is from outside of our lands.

What does ex mean?

Based on what you learned about Based on what you learned about stems, what is most likely the stems, what is most likely the

definition of definition of adjudicateadjudicate??

a.a. To study and then settle a To study and then settle a dispute in courtdispute in court

b.b. To honor the memory of To honor the memory of somethingsomething

c.c. Changing shape or substanceChanging shape or substance

d.d. An unequal distribution of An unequal distribution of weight weight

A

Based on what you learned about Based on what you learned about stems, what is most likely the stems, what is most likely the

definition of definition of melanophoremelanophore??

a.a. The study of the overall The study of the overall effects of the economyeffects of the economy

b.b. The middle muscle of the heartThe middle muscle of the heart

c.c. A mature white blood cellA mature white blood cell

d.d. A black or brown pigment found A black or brown pigment found in fish, amphibians, and in fish, amphibians, and reptilesreptiles

D

ReviewReviewStemStem meaningmeaning

LabLab

DemDem

AutoAuto

ChronChron

LiberLiber

work

people

time

self

free

ReviewReviewStemStem meaningmeaning

JudJud

MicroMicro

MelMel

PortPort

TerrTerr

law

small

carry

dark

ground

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