Chapter 4 Words Derived From Greek Flashcards

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Phobia

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Fear, dislike, aversion

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Phil (Philo)

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Loving, fond of (opposite of Mis)

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Mis

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Hate (opposite of Phil)

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Dys

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Bad, ill, difficult (opposite of Eu)

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Eu

A

Well, advantageous (opposite of Dys)

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Macro/Micro

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Macro: large, long
Micro: small, minute

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Acrophobia

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Fear of being at a great height

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Xenophobia

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Aversion to foreigners

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Philatelist

A

Stamp collector

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Philogyny

A

Love of women

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Misology

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Hatred of argument, reasoning, or discussion

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Misoneism

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Hatred of anything new

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Dysentery

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Inflammation of the large intestine

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Dyslogistic

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Expressing disapproval or censure; uncomplimentary

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Eugenics

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Science dealing with improving hereditary qualities

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Euthanasia

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Controversial practice of mercifully putting to death a person suffering from an incurable, painfully distressing disease