Word Within a Word numer number numerous adj many There were numerous reasons my mom wouldnt let me go to the football game fort strong fortify v make strong Builders of forts had to fortify the walls to prevent invasions ID: 272858
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Unit 7A
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numer
(number)
numerous
(adj.): manyThere were numerous reasons my mom wouldn’t let me go to the football game. Slide3
fort (strong)
fortify (v.): make
strong
Builders of forts had to fortify the walls to prevent invasions.Slide4
osteo
(bone)
O
steology (n.): the branch of anatomy dealing with the skeletonThe osteologist was called in for consultation on his bone condition.Slide5
ornith
(bird)
ornithology (n.): study of birds
Ornithology is a science for the bird lovers of the world.Slide6
polis (city)
metropolis (n.): large city
Metropolitan policy called for the police to be polite.Slide7
fus
(pour)
Transfusion (n.):
the direct transferring of blood, plasma, or the like into a blood vessel. The stubborn old man refused to have the blood transfusion.Slide8
ego (I)
egocentric (adj.): self
centered
Bill and Tom are not just egocentric; they are egomaniacs.Slide9
spir
(breathe)
respiration
(n.): act of breathingThe fish must surface to regulate their respiration.Slide10
dia
(across)
dialogue
(n.): conversation between 2 peopleRalph expected a pleasant dialogue with his date, Betty.Slide11
acr
(sharp)
acrimonious
(adj.): resentful and angryThe acrimonious dispute was disturbing to everyone.Slide12
acro
(high)
acrophobia
(n.): fear of heightsThe unfortunate acrobat suffered from acrophobia.Slide13
culp
(blame)
exculpate
(v.): free from blameUnfortunately, the culprit was exculpated and escaped punishment.