Chapter 4 Words Derived From Greek Flashcards
1
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Phobia
A
Fear, dislike, aversion
2
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Phil (Philo)
A
Loving, fond of (opposite of Mis)
3
Q
Mis
A
Hate (opposite of Phil)
4
Q
Dys
A
Bad, ill, difficult (opposite of Eu)
5
Q
Eu
A
Well, advantageous (opposite of Dys)
6
Q
Macro/Micro
A
Macro: large, long
Micro: small, minute
7
Q
Acrophobia
A
Fear of being at a great height
8
Q
Xenophobia
A
Aversion to foreigners
9
Q
Philatelist
A
Stamp collector
10
Q
Philogyny
A
Love of women
11
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Misology
A
Hatred of argument, reasoning, or discussion
12
Q
Misoneism
A
Hatred of anything new
13
Q
Dysentery
A
Inflammation of the large intestine
14
Q
Dyslogistic
A
Expressing disapproval or censure; uncomplimentary
15
Q
Eugenics
A
Science dealing with improving hereditary qualities
16
Q
Euthanasia
A
Controversial practice of mercifully putting to death a person suffering from an incurable, painfully distressing disease
