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