2.2 Greek roots Flashcards

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dysphasia

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inability to speak or understand words because of a brain lesion

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dyslogistic

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expressing disproval or censure

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dysphoria

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sense of great unhappiness

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dystopia

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imaginary place where living conditions are dreadful

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dystrophy

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faulty nutrition, muscle disorder

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eugenics

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science dealing with improving hereditary qualities

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eulogize

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to write/speak in praise of someone

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euphemism

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substitution of a good expression for an unpleasant one

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euphoria

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sense of great happiness

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euphonious

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pleasing in sound

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euthanasia

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painless death

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macrocosm

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great world/ universe

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macroscopic

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large enough to be seen by the naked eye

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microbe

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microscopic life form

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