Classical Roots: Lesson 1 Flashcards
Automaton
A person who behaves in a mechanical way, routine manner; a robot.
Anthropology
The scientific study of the origins, cultural development, and customs of human beings.
Autocrat
- A ruler who has absolute or ultimate power; a despot.
2. Any arrogant, dominate person.
Autonomy
The condition of being self-governing; independence.
Autopsy
The examination of a corpse to determine the cause of death.
Egoism
Conceit; valuing everything according to one’s personal interest; excessive confidence in the rightness of one’s own opinion.
Feminism
The belief that women should posses the same political and economic rights as men.
Feminist
A supporter of women’s claims to the same rights and treatment as men.
Gynecology
The branch of medicine dealing with disorders and treatment of the reproductive system in women.
Homicide
The killing of one person by another; a person who kills another.
Humane
Having the worthy qualities of human beings, such as kindness or compassion.
Humanism
A philosophy in which interests the values in human beings are of primary importance.
Humanities
Branches of knowledge concerning human beings and their culture: philosophy, literature and the fine arts, as distinguished from the sciences.
Misanthrope
A person who hates all people.
Virile
Having certain characteristics traditionally associated with masculinity especially physical strength, vitality, and assertiveness.
