12/6/13 Flashcards
Agoraphobia
Fear of open spaces
Acrophobia
Fear of being at a great height
Phobia
Fear; dread; aversion
Photophobia
Aversion to light
Xenophobia
Aversion to foreigners
Philanthropist
Lover of humanity; person active in promoting human welfare
Philanthropy
Lover of humanity; especially as shown in donations to charitable and socially useful causes
Philology
Study (love) of language and literature
Philosopher
Lover of, or searcher for, wisdom or knowledge; person who regulates his or her life by the light of reason
Bibliophile
Lover of books
Misandry
Hatred of males
Misogyny
Hatred of women
Dysentery
Inflammation of the large intestine
Dyslogistic
Expressing disapproval or censure; uncomplimentary
Dyspepsia
- Difficult digestion; indigestion
2. Ill humor; disgruntlement
Dysphoria
Sense of great unhappiness or dissatisfaction
Dystopia
Imaginary place where living conditions are dreadful
Eugenics
Science dealing with improving hereditary qualities
Eulogize
Write or speak in praise of someone
Euphemism
Substitution of a “good” expression for an unpleasant one
Euphonious
Pleasing in sound
Euphoria
Sense of great happiness or well-being
Euthanasia
Controversial practice of mercifully putting to death a person from suffering from an incurable, painfully distressing disease