Greek Origins

Question 1

Ortho-

Answer 1

Ancient Greek - straight, right, upright, proper - orthogonal (right angle); orthopedic (“right training”); orthodox (right opinion); orthography (right writing)

Question 2

Thermo-

Answer 2

Ancient Greek - hot, warm - Thermopylae (hot gates); thermodynamics; thermostat

Question 3

Paleo-

Answer 3

Ancient Greek - old

Question 4

Litho-

Answer 4

Ancient Greek - stone

Question 5

Iso-

Answer 5

Greek root meaning “equal” - Isotope (“same place”); isomer (compounds with the same molecular formula but with different structures); isolinear; isotherms

Question 6

Colors in Greek and Latin

Answer 6

White - Leukos / Albus
Black - Melas / Niger
Red - Eruthros / Rubeus
Yellow - Xanthos / Flavus
Green - Khloros / Viridus
Blue - Kuaneos / Caeruleus