1. Word Within the Word Lesson 5

2. anthropology, anthropoid, anthropomorphic
anthropo- means man
mis-anthrope
(bad) (man)
This misanthrope may be adorable, but his devious plans to wipe out humankind. . .not so much.
anthropology, anthropoid, anthropomorphic

3. decentralize, central, centrifugal
centri- means center
con-centric
(together) (center)
One of Wassily Kandinsky’s most famous paintings is a vivid collection of concentric circles. Have you seen this painting before?
decentralize, central, centrifugal

4. homologous, homogenize, homophone
homo- means same
Bear
Homo-nym
(same) (name)
Bear
After over-packing, Frank, bearing a tremendous weight, truly hoped any bear he met on his mountain trek would be the friendly sort!
homologous, homogenize, homophone

5. product, induct, reduction
duct- means lead
con-duct
(together) (lead)
Professor Feinstein did some rather hair-raising experiments including using himself to conduct electricity.
product, induct, reduction

6. omniscience, science, prescience
sci- means know
con-sci-ence
(together) (know)
Despite Jiminy Cricket’s heroic efforts to help him earn the right to become a ‘real boy’, Pinocchio couldn’t hide the evidence that even a hard-working conscience couldn’t keep a wooden puppet from fibbing.
omniscience, science, prescience

7. ec-centr-ic Advanced Word eccentric-different from usual; quirky
(out of) (center)
eccentric-different from usual; quirky
The eccentric pop star certainly stood out from the crowd with her one-of-a-kind outfit. Everyone wanted to take her picture, but no one wanted to sit behind her at the movie theater.

8. Word Within the Word – Lesson 5
Stem
Meaning
Example Words
anthropo-
centri-
homo-
duct-
sci- to
man
same
lead
know
misanthrope
concentric
Homonym
Conduct
science