Greek Derivatives Flashcards
What’s the element?
Cu
copper
What’s the element?
He
helium
What’s the element?
Hg
mercury
What’s the element?
I
iodine
What’s the element?
Mg
magnesium
Which direction is indicated?
Anatolia
east
Which direction is indicated?
Arcturus
north
Which direction is indicated?
Australia
south
Which direction is indicated?
Boreas
north
Which direction is indicated?
zephyr
west
What is studied?
aetiology
causes
What is studied?
cardiology
heart
What is studied?
dermatology
skin
What is studied?
gerontology
old
What is studied?
herpetology
snakes
Who rules?
androcracy
male
Who rules?
aristocracy
best
Who rules?
oligarchy
few
Who rules?
patriarchy
father
Who rules?
tetrarchy
four
-algia
pain
ana-
up
apo-
away from
-itis
inflammation
kata-
down
What animal is indicated?
ailurophile
cat
What animal is indicated?
alopecia
fox
What animal is indicated?
cynic
dog
What animal is indicated?
lycanthropy
wolf
What animal is indicated?
myiasis
fly
What is the meaning of the root of Agatha?
good
What is the meaning of the root of Aphrodite?
foam
What is the meaning of the root of Daphne?
laurel
What is the meaning of the root of Eros?
love
What is the meaning of the root of Felipe?
horse
What is the meaning of the root of Galanthis?
weasel
What is the meaning of the root of Heracles?
famous
What is the meaning of the root of Irene?
peace
What is the meaning of the root of Galatea?
milk
What is the meaning of the root of Iris?
rainbow