Word Within The Word 32

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1. What is the meaning of the stem circum?

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The stem "circum" means "around". This can be seen in words like "circumference" (the distance around a circle) and "circumnavigate" (to travel around the world). The prefix "circum-" is derived from the Latin word "circum", which means "around". Therefore, the correct answer is "around".

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2. What is the meaning of the stem pater?

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The stem "pater" is derived from Latin and it means "father". This is a straightforward translation, as "pater" directly corresponds to the English word "father".

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3. What is the meaning of the stem mega?

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The stem "mega" is derived from the Greek word "megas" which means "large" or "great". It is commonly used as a prefix in words to indicate something of a large size or magnitude. Therefore, the meaning of the stem "mega" is "large".

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4. What is the meaning of the stem hypo?

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The stem "hypo" means "under."

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5. What is the meaning of the stem contra?

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The word "contra" is derived from Latin and it means "against". It is often used to indicate opposition or conflict. In various contexts, "contra" can be used to express disagreement, contradiction, or opposition to something or someone. Therefore, the correct answer to the question "What is the meaning of the stem contra?" is "against".

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6. What is the meaning of the stem alter?

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7. What is the meaning of the stem sangui?

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The stem "sangui" is derived from Latin and it means "blood". This can be inferred from the fact that "sangui" is directly related to the Latin word "sanguis" which translates to "blood". Therefore, the correct meaning of the stem "sangui" is "blood".

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8. What is the meaning of the stem flu?

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9. What is the meaning of the stem greg?

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The stem "greg" refers to a group. This can be seen in words like "aggregate" which means a whole formed by combining several elements, or "congregate" which means to gather together in a group. Therefore, the meaning of the stem "greg" is related to the concept of a group.

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10. What is the meaning of the stem ego?

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The stem "ego" refers to the self or the individual. In this context, "I" is the correct answer as it represents the first-person singular pronoun, which is used to refer to oneself.

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11. What is the meaning of the stem put?

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The word "put" is not the stem in this question, it is the word "think" that is the stem. The stem is the base or root form of a word, from which other forms are derived. In this case, "think" is the base form of the word and does not undergo any changes when used in different tenses or forms. Therefore, the meaning of the stem "put" is "think".

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12. What is the meaning of the stem con?

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The stem "con" is a Latin prefix that means "together" or "with." It is commonly used in English to form words that indicate a sense of unity or cooperation. For example, "congregate" means to gather or come together, "connect" means to join or link together, and "contribute" means to give or provide together. Therefore, the correct answer "together" accurately represents the meaning of the stem "con."

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13. What is the meaning of the stem ous?

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The stem "ous" means "full of".

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14. What is the meaning of the stem dox?

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The stem "dox" is derived from the Greek word "doxa" which means opinion. Therefore, the meaning of the stem "dox" is opinion.

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15. What is the meaning of the stem loqu?

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The stem "loqu" refers to the act of talking or speaking. This can be inferred from the word "talk" which is synonymous with the concept of communication through speech. Therefore, the meaning of the stem "loqu" is related to verbal expression.

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16. What is the meaning of the stem ver?

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17. What is the meaning of the stem sol?

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The stem "sol" means alone.

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18. What is the meaning of the stem hetero?

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The stem "hetero" in the given context means "different". It is a prefix derived from the Greek language and is commonly used in various words to indicate dissimilarity or diversity.

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19. What is the meaning of the stem moll?



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The word "moll" is derived from the Latin word "mollis" which means soft. Therefore, the meaning of the stem "moll" is soft.

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20. What is the meaning of the stem fy?

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The stem "fy" in this context means to make. It is a verb that indicates the action of creating or producing something.

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21. What is the meaning of the stem ven?

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22. What is the meaning of the stem tion?



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The stem "tion" is a suffix that is commonly added to verbs to form nouns. It indicates the act or state of the verb. For example, "action" is the noun form of the verb "act," and it represents the act of doing something. Similarly, "relation" is the noun form of the verb "relate," and it represents the state of being connected or associated with something or someone. Therefore, the meaning of the stem "tion" is "act or state."

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What is the meaning of the stem circum?
What is the meaning of the stem pater?
What is the meaning of the stem mega?
What is the meaning of the stem hypo?
What is the meaning of the stem contra?
What is the meaning of the stem alter?
What is the meaning of the stem sangui?
What is the meaning of the stem flu?
What is the meaning of the stem greg?
What is the meaning of the stem ego?
What is the meaning of the stem put?
What is the meaning of the stem con?
What is the meaning of the stem ous?
What is the meaning of the stem dox?
What is the meaning of the stem loqu?
What is the meaning of the stem ver?
What is the meaning of the stem sol?
What is the meaning of the stem hetero?
What is the meaning of the stem moll?
What is the meaning of the stem fy?
What is the meaning of the stem ven?
What is the meaning of the stem tion?
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