Chpt. 12

Question 1

ἀνέχω

Answer 1

I endure, bear with (15)
The ancient Celts and some modern African and Asian cultures bear with a neck “O” and endure neck stretching to achieve a standard of beauty.

Question 2

ἀνοµία, ἡ

Answer 2

lawlessness (15)

The guard said to the murderer, “Your own lawlessness landed you here, don’t blame me.” “Ah no me uh! I didn’t do it.”

Question 3

ἀπάγω

Answer 3

I lead away, bring before (15)

I lead away the enemy army on a pogo stick. [από + ἀγω]

Question 4

βλασφηµέω

Answer 4

I blaspheme, defame, slander (34)

Blaspheme is a transliteration of this word.

Question 5

γνωστός

Answer 5

known, notable (15)

Everyone knows those silent “k”’s are known Greek holdovers into English.

Question 6

γυµνός

Answer 6

naked, poorly dressed (15)
The gym “No’s” include coming to class naked or poorly dressed.
In ancient Greek culture, the gymnasium was attended naked.

Question 7

∆αµασκός, ἡ

Answer 7

Damascus (15)

Damascus is a transliteration of this word.

Question 8

δέρω

Answer 8

I skin, beat (15)

I dare you to beat me in a game of Halo 2.

Question 9

διδασκαλία, ἡ

Answer 9

teaching, instruction (21)

“Your teaching is boring!” “Did I ask ya, Leah?”

Question 10

εἶτα

Answer 10

then, furthermore (15)

The mouse ate a cookie, then he asked for milk.

Question 11

ἐντέλλοµαι

Answer 11

I command (15)
I command the army to charge! An’ tell em I sent you.

Question 12

ἐπαγγέλλοµαι

Answer 12

I announce, proclaim, promise (15)

“Look up!” “Angel, Oh my!” “I announce your Savior’s birth and promise salvation!”

Question 13

εὐχαριστία, ἡ

Answer 13

thankfulness, thanksgiving (15)

Though often associated with personal contrition, the Eucharist is best received with united thanksgiving.

Question 14

καταλαµβάνω

Answer 14

I seize, attain, overtake (15)

I seize the city by cata[pult] lamb on yo heads!

Question 15

Καφαρναούµ, ἡ

Answer 15

Capernaum (16)

Capernaum is a transliteration of this word.

Question 16

κλείω

Answer 16

I shut, close, lock (16)

Please cleyose [close] the door and lock it!

Question 17

κλέπτης, ὁ

Answer 17

thief (16)

The wealthy woman was a kleptomaniac, a rotten thief who could afford what she stole.

Question 18

κληρονόµος, ὁ

Answer 18

heir (15)

My only heir is Claire on Ma’s side.

Question 19

κτίζω

Answer 19

I create, make (15)

I cuttedz yo card into tiny pieces, say the magic word “Ktidzo!” and voila, I create your card from pieces!

Question 20

λῃστής, ὁ

Answer 20

robber, bandit, revolutionary (15)

The laziest person is a robber.

Question 21

λύπη, ἡ

Answer 21

grief, sorrow, pain (16)

Grief will make you loopy with sorrow.

Question 22

µοιχεύω

Answer 22

I commit adultery (15)

“Mike you owe me an explanation. Why did you disappear?” “I commit adultery.”

Question 23

νοµίζω

Answer 23

I think, suppose (15)

I think the life of a nomad is so difficult.

Question 24

ξηραίνω

Answer 24

I dry (up), wither (15)
The rhino has dry skin.

Question 25

ὅθεν

Answer 25

from where (15)
From where do you hail? Hoth in the Hoth solar system.

Question 26

οἰκουµένη, ἡ

Answer 26

world, inhabited earth, humankind (15)

A cue [ball] is like a mini world.

Question 27

ὁµοιόω

Answer 27

I compare, make like (15)

“Home boy you make yourself like God.” “I AM.” They picked up stones.

Question 28

οὐδέποτε

Answer 28

never (16)

“Son, use da potty!” “Never!!!”

Question 29

περισσότερος

Answer 29

greater, more (16)

In Paris a terrace is more than in Louisville.

Question 30

πλήρης

Answer 30

filled, full, complete (16)

Play your ace and that makes a full house, Aces over Kings!

Question 31

προσδοκάω

Answer 31

I wait for, look for, expect (16)

We expect the judge to prosecute the criminal. Now, we wait for the verdict.

Question 32

σεαυτοῦ

Answer 32

yourself (43)

When you become an adult you set out yourself.

Question 33

σκοτία, ἡ

Answer 33

darkness (16)

On average, Nova Scotia experiences more darkness than Alberta.

Question 34

συκῆ, ἡ

Answer 34

fig tree (16)
Jesus cursed the sucky fig tree.

Question 35

συλλαµβάνω

Answer 35

I arrest, catch, become pregnant (16)
The sole lambo in town belongs to a drug lord. I catch him and arrest him before the city becomes pregnant with drugs and crime.

Question 36

συνίστηµι

Answer 36

I recommend, commend (16)

I recommend you “Come and see” and “Stay with me.”

Question 37

σφραγίς, -ῖδος, ἡ

Answer 37

seal, mark, inscription (16)
Sphragistics is the science of seals.

Yes! Frog is for dinner. I am tired of eating seal.

Question 38

τολµάω

Answer 38

I dare, am courageous (16)

I dare you to tell ma yo failed your classes this semester.

Question 39

χορτάζω

Answer 39

I feed, satisfy (16)

I feed my sourdough starter a quart of dough, that will satisfy it.

Question 40

ὡσαύτως

Answer 40

likewise, similarly (17)

Ho’s Autos is similarly priced to Lyre’s Tires.