Stems 4

Review for stems 4 test in English 2 honors

amic

friendamp

ampl

abundant

bi

two

brev

short

calyp

cover

derm

skin

doct

teach

ec

out

fiss

split

greg

flock

hol

whole

irat

angry

jut

help

les

hurt

mensur

measure

nu

nod

omin

creepy

part

part

path

feel

ped

child

rid

laugh

schler

hard

sed

sit

sequ

follow

sever

strict, serious

Despite their differences, the two colleagues had an ______ conversation and agreed to collaborate on the project.

amicable

The scientist used a microscope to create an ______ of the tiny cells, making them visible to the naked eye.

amplification

The computer operates on a _____ system, where all information is represented by combinations of 0s and 1s.

binary

The speaker’s _____ in his presentation allowed the audience to stay focused and engaged without feeling overwhelmed.

brevity

Many believe that the _____ will come in the form of a catastrophic event that ends life as we know it.

apocalypse

The ____, or outer layer of skin, acts as a protective barrier against environmental hazards.

epidermis

The cult leader attempted to _____ his followers with his own beliefs, isolating them from outside influences.

indoctrinate

The artist was known for his _____ fashion choices, often wearing brightly colored outfits that others found unusual.

eccentric

After the earthquake, a large ____ appeared in the ground, splitting the road in two.

fissure

Mark was always the life of the party, a ____ person who thrived in social settings and loved meeting new people.

gregarious

The doctor believed in a _____ approach to medicine, treating the whole person rather than just their symptoms.

holistic

Her _____ fear of dogs made it impossible for her to even be in the same room with one, despite their calm nature.

irrational

The general relied on his _____ to help manage the complex logistics of the military campaign.

adjutant

The dermatologist noticed a suspicious _____ on the patient’s skin, advising further tests to rule out any serious conditions.

lesion

The salary offered was _____ with the candidate’s experience, reflecting their qualifications and expertise.

commensurate

The comedian introduced the speaker by stating that “He was recently the guest speaker at an insomniac’s convention.” This _____ was met with laughter.

innuendo

The dark clouds gathered in the sky, creating an ______ atmosphere before the storm began.

ominous

The office was divided by a ____, giving each worker their own private space while still remaining in the same room.

partition

The study of _____ focuses on the causes and effects of diseases, helping doctors diagnose and treat conditions.

pathology

The teacher’s ______ focused on interactive learning, encouraging students to actively engage in their education.

pedagogy

His awkward attempt at a joke was met with _____, as the crowd laughed at him rather than with him.

derision

Multiple _______ is a condition that affects the nervous system, leading to muscle weakness and coordination problems.

sclerosis

The river carried _____ downstream, leaving behind layers of sand and rocks on the riverbank.

sediment

She won three ______ gold medals in the competition, breaking the previous record.

consecutive

The ______ of the storm caused widespread damage, with flooding and fallen trees throughout the town.

severity