Greek Derivatives Flashcards
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive
dialogue
logos (word, speech, reasoning)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive oligarchy?
ἄρχω—begin, lead, rule
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive geographic?
γράφω—write, draw
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive gramatical?
γράφω—write, draw
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grotesque
krypto (to hide)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive
strap
strepho (turn about, twist)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive hyperbolic?
βάλλω—throw, hit
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archbishop
archo (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
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authentic
autos (self)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive
antidote
didomi (to give)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive monarch?
ἄρχω—begin, lead, rule
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive
parallel
allos (another)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive biographer?
γράφω—write, draw
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diocese
oikos (house, household)
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hyrdraulic
hydor (water)
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electrode
hodos (road, way)
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tetanus
teino (stretch out, strain)
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sophisticated
sophos (wise)
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polygamy
gamos (wedding, marriage)
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bishop
skopeo (behold, examine, inspect, consider)
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hyperbole
ballo (throw)
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atheist
theos (god)
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parsley
petra (rock, stone)
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autonomy
nomos (custom, law, principle)