Classical Roots D: Lesson 3

Question 1

Doxa

Answer 1

Opinion, judgement

Question 2

Dogma

Answer 2

A system of doctrines put forward by an authority, especially a church, to be absolute truth.

Question 3

Dogmatic

Answer 3

1. Pertaining to dogma.

2. Expressed in an authoritative or arrogant manner.

Question 4

Gignoskien

Answer 4

To know

Question 5

Agnostic

Answer 5

N. A person who believes nothing can be known about the existence of a god.
Adj. Relating to the belief that the existence of a god is unknowable.

Question 6

Physiognomy

Answer 6

The art of judging human character by facial features; facial features when regarded as revealing character.

Question 7

Prognosis

Answer 7

A prediction of the outcome of a disease; any forecast or prediction.

Question 8

Krinein

Answer 8

To separate, to decide, to judge.

Question 9

Criterion

Answer 9

A standard, rule, or test on which a decision or judgement can be made.

Question 10

Hypocrisy

Answer 10

Pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or virtues that one does not have.

Question 11

Mnemonikos

Answer 11

Mindful

Question 12

Amnesty

Answer 12

A general pardon for offenders, especially for political offenses.

Question 13

Mnemonic

Answer 13

Adj. relating to or assisting the memory.

N. A device used in remembering.

Question 14

Phren, Phrenos

Answer 14

Heart, mind, midriff

Question 15

Frentic

Answer 15

Frantic, frenzied.

Question 16

Schizophrenia

Answer 16

1. A severe mental disorder in which a person becomes unable to act or reason in a rational way, often with delusion and withdrawal from relationship.
2. A situation of extreme conflict between choices, loyalties, or ways of life.

Question 17

Ratio

Answer 17

Reason

Question 18

Reor, reori, ratum

Answer 18

To calculate, to think

Question 19

Arraign

Answer 19

1. (Legal) to call to court to answer charges.

2. To accuse; to charge with wrongdoing.

Question 20

Rationale

Answer 20

The reasons underlying something, often presented as a statement (used with for).

Question 21

Rationalize

Answer 21

To provide a rational basis for something, often by false or self-serving reasoning.

Question 22

Dokien

Answer 22

To appear, to seem, to think