Word Within the WordLesson 7

tele- means far

tele-scope(far) (to view)

As the sun set on the horizon of the community, the boy and his father surveyed the vast landscape of the galaxy

using a telescope just a Galileo did in the 1600’s.television, telegraph

poly- means many

poly-gon (many) (angles)

During the day, this polygon sculpture shines like an artificial sun among his hue less counterparts and at night his angles reflect shards of moon light as if he were the star of

the museum.polynomial, monopoly, polytheism

hypo- means under

hypo-thermia(under) (heat)

Complete with modern furnishings, the ice hotel in Sweden offers guests a uniquely chilling experience without the threat of hypothermia that would normally

accompany a night spent on a bed of ice.

hypodermic, hypothesis, hypoallergenic

pseudo- means false

pseudo-nym(false) (name)

At the fictional pseudonym meeting, Mr. Riddle took his

friends’ advice earnestly. . .“If you’re ever going to be taken

seriously as a super villain, you’ll have to change your name, Tom.”

psuedoscorpion, pseudoscience, psuedomorph

neuro- means nerve

neuron(nerve cell)

The neurons in our body are like information highways; they carry important information from one part to

another, transmitting messages that help us learn to survive and adapt in an ever changing world.

neurology, neurosurgeon, neurotic

Advanced Word

neuro-tic(nerve) (state of)

neurotic-often feeling nervous or anxious

All Bobby wanted in the world was to be able to play wiffle ball with his friends. All Bobby’s neurotic mother wanted was for him to avoid injuries at all costs. Running the bases was going to be a challenge.

Word Within the Word – Lesson 7

Stem Meaning Example Words

tele-poly-hypo-pseudo-neuro-

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telescopepolygonhypothermiapseudonymneuron