Define the Stem
Define the Word
Mystery Questions
100

What does the stem "urb" mean?

City

100

What does the word "egocentric" mean?

Self-centered

100

Would a necropolis have crowded marketplaces?

No, a necropolis is a burial place, a city (polis) of the dead (necro).

200

What does the stem "plasto" mean?

Molded

200

What does the word "culpable" mean?

Able to blame

200

Is zoophobia the love of animals?

No, zoophobia is the fear (phobia) of animals (zo).

300

What does the stem "leg" mean?

Read

300

What does the word "adapt" mean?

To alter in order to fit in

300

Is the Boston Marathon a sedentary event?

No, a marathon is not performed sitting (sed) down.

400

What does the stem "ambul" mean?

Walk

400

What does the word "retrogress" mean?

To move backward

400

Is a colloquy a conversation?  

Yes, in a colloquy you talk (loqu) together (co).

500

What does the stem "volv" mean

Roll

500

What does the word "lunar" mean?

Relating to the moon

500

Is a lawyer a member of an illicit profession?

No, illicit means not (il) legal (lic).

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