Stems Meaning/Example
aqua
water
aquatic
He had a profound sense of dread.
deep
bi
two
bicycle
countenance
facial expression
manifest
obvious
cred
believe
incredible
The lake was placid.
calm
dis
away
dismiss
Her serene nature brought us peace.
calm
The exquisite necklace was on display.
one of a kind, beautifully made
circum
around
circumvent
Her tone was very odious.
hateful
cise
cut
incisors (teeth)
This is an acute angle.
sharp
condescend
to patronize, "talk down" to
audi
hear
audible
His amiable nature made people like him.
friendly
semi
half
semicircle
She was perplexed by the movie.
confused
repose
resting
dict
dictation
Her sublime skills on the court were incredible to watch
lofty, grand, above the rest
mal
bad
malevolent
The baby's crying abated after she was fed.
to lessen, reduce
The grotesque mask scared the children.