ANTHROP/ANTI/AUTO/BENE Flashcards
Anthropoid
Resembling humans. (Adj)
Anthrop
Human
Anthropologist
One who studies the physical, social, and cultural development and behavior of human beings. (Noun)
Anthropology
A study of the physical, social, and cultural development and behavior of human beings. (Noun)
Anthropomorphic
Thought of ad having human form or characteristic. (Adj)
Anthropomorphism
The attributing of human form of characteristics to a god, animal, or inanimate thing. (Noun)
Misanthrope
one who hates people.(noun)
Misanthropic
Characterized by hatred or scorn for people. (Adj)
Philanthropic
Charitable (adj.)
Philanthropist
One who loves people, particularly one who gives money to benefit humanity. (Noun)
Philanthropy
The effort to increase the well-being of humanity. (Noun)
ANTI
Against, opposite
Antagonist
A Person one struggles against in a contest. (Noun)
Antagonize
The act of incurring of provoking hostility. (Verb)
Antibiotic
A substance produced by a microorganism that destroys other harmful(living) microorganisms. (Noun)
Antidote
A medicine that counteracts poison or disease. (Noun)
Antipathy
A strong feeling of dislike. (Noun)
Antiseptic
Against inflection, capable of destroying microorganism that cause disease. (Noun)
Antarctica
The continent opposite the arctic. (Noun)
Anticlimax
The opposite of the climax, a sudden drop from the important to the commonplace. (Noun)
Antithesis
One idea placed opposite another, the exact opposite.
Antacid
preventing, neutralizing, or counteracting acidity, as of the stomach. (Adj)
Antiphonal
pertaining to antiphons or antiphony; responsive. (Adj) (singing)
Antitoxin
a substance, formed in the body, that counteracts a specific toxin. (Noun)
Antonym
a word opposite in meaning to another. Fast is an antonym of slow. Compare synonym (def 1). (Noun)
AUTO
Self
Autocracy
Government by a single person. (Noun)
Autocrat
An absolute ruler; a domineering, self-willed person. (Noun)
Autocratic
Ruling by oneself; domineering. (Adj)
Automatic
Operating by itself. (adj)
Automation
A system using self-operating machines. (Noun)
Automaton
An apparatus that functions by itself; a robot. Also, a person who has lost all human qualities and acts mechanically. (Noun)
Automobile
A self moving vehicle. (Noun)
Autonomic
Pertaining to the autonomic nervous system, which acts according to its own(self) laws rather than through voluntary control. It regulates the heart, digestive system, and so forth. (Adj)
Autonomous
Self-governing. (Adj)
Autonomy
The right of self-government. (Noun)
Autopsy
A seeing for oneself; an examination of a dead body to discover the cause of death. (Noun)
Autobiography
a history of a person’s life written or told by that person. (Noun)
Autograph
a person’s own signature: He collects autographs of artists. (Noun)
Automat
a type of self-service restaurant in which customers obtain food from small compartments by depositing the required number of coins in slots so that the doors can be opened.(noun)
Benediction
A speaking of good wishes; a blessing. (Noun)
Benefactor
One who does something good; one who gives help or financial assistance. (Noun)
Beneficence
The doing of good; kindness; charity. (Noun)
Beneficial
Producing benefits; advantageous. (Adj)
Beneficiary
A person who receive benefits, as from a will or an insurance policy. (Noun)
Benefit
Anything that promotes well-being; a payment to one in need. (Noun)
Benevolence
An inclination to do good; a kindly or charitable act. (Noun)
Benevolent
Wishing someone well; inclined to do good. (Adj)
Benign
Harmless; having a kindly attitude or disposition. (Adj)
Beneficent
doing good or causing good to be done; conferring benefits; kindly in action or purpose. (Adj)