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Word Within a Word. Lesson 48 (9-15). 9. immolate. Stem(s):. in =. on. mola =. meal. Sentence: Her brave speech was an act of political immolation. 9. immolate. Definition:. sacrifice. 10. nomothetic. Stem(s):. law. nomy =. Sentence:
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Word Within a Word Lesson 48 (9-15)
9. immolate Stem(s): in = on mola = meal Sentence: Her brave speech was an act of political immolation.
9. immolate Definition: sacrifice
10. nomothetic Stem(s): law nomy = Sentence: It is interesting to read the nomothetic passages of the Old Testament.
10. nomothetic Definition: law-giving
11. effusion Stem(s): pour fus = Sentence: His effusion of praise made us feel uncomfortable.
11. effusion Definition: outpouring
12. condign Stem(s): dign = worthy Sentence: The criminal met his condign end – a prison sentence.
12. condign Definition: worthy
13. invective Stem(s): carry vect = Sentence: The crowd showered the referee with invectives after his bad call.
13. invective Definition: bitter denunciation
14. refractory Stem(s): fract = break Sentence: The refractory child repeatedly broke the rules.
14. refractory Definition: stubborn
15. acrophobia Stem(s): acro = high phobia = fear Sentence: She felt acrophobic whenever she was in high places.
15. acrophobia Definition: Fear of heights