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Greek and Latin Word Stem List 8
Stem
Meaning
Example Words
Origin
bio
life
biography, biology, biomorphic, biochemistry, exobiology, biogenesis
Greek
scrib
write
scribble, inscribe, scribe, describe, conscription, transcribe, ascribe,
prescription
Latin
logy
science
biology, anthropology, geology, entomology, mythology
Greek
cent
one
hundred
century, bicentennial, centimeter, centipede, centurion
Latin
neo
new
neologism, neophyte, neon, neolithic, neoclassic, neonatal
Greek
Explain the meaning of the words in the following sentences.
a. Biomorphic sculpture is an abstract art that resembles living shapes.
b. The general wrote a tedious autobiography about his exploits.
c. Please inscribe my yearbook.
d. Since he loved insects, he studied entomology.
e. Fortunately, the centipede wears not shoes!
f. Homer was a neophyte in the business world, but he learned quickly.
Answer the following questions.
a. Is entomology the science of human cultures?
b. Did the scribes of ancient Egypt sing for the Pharaoh?
c. Does an anthropologist hate mankind?
Greek and Latin Word Stem List 8
Stem
Meaning
Example Words
Origin
bio
life
biography, biology, biomorphic, biochemistry, exobiology, biogenesis
Greek
scrib
write
scribble, inscribe, scribe, describe, conscription, transcribe, ascribe,
prescription
Latin
logy
science
biology, anthropology, geology, entomology, mythology
Greek
cent
one
hundred
century, bicentennial, centimeter, centipede, centurion
Latin
neo
new
neologism, neophyte, neon, neolithic, neoclassic, neonatal
Greek
Explain the meaning of the words in the following sentences.
a. Biomorphic sculpture is an abstract art that resembles living shapes.
b. The general wrote a tedious autobiography about his exploits.
c. Please inscribe my yearbook.
d. Since he loved insects, he studied entomology.
e. Fortunately, the centipede wears not shoes!
f. Homer was a neophyte in the business world, but he learned quickly.
Answer the following questions.
a. Is entomology the science of human cultures?
b. Did the scribes of ancient Egypt sing for the Pharaoh?
Greek and Latin Word Stem List 8
c. Does an anthropologist hate mankind?
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