List #7 Roots Flashcards

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1
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What does “NEO” mean?

A

new

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What do the roots “NOM” and “NYM” mean?

A

name

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What does “NOV” mean?

A

new

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What does “OMNI” mean?

A

all

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What does “PAN” mean?

A

all

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What do the roots “PATER” and “PATR” mean?

A

father

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7
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What do the roots “PATH” and “PASS” mean?

A

feel, suffer

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What do the roots “PED” and “POD” mean?

A

foot

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What does “PERI” mean?

A

around

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What does “PHIL” mean?

A

love

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What does “PHOB” mean?

A

fear

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12
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What does neonate mean?

A

a new born child

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13
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What does misnomer mean?

A

an error in naming something

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14
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What does anonymity mean?

A

the quality of being unknown

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15
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What does pseudonym mean?

A

a pen name

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16
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What does novelty mean?

A

new

17
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What does omnipresent mean?

A

present everywhere at the same time

18
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What does omnipotent mean?

A

having unlimited power

19
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What does omniscient mean?

A

having complete knowledge

20
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What does omnivorous mean?

A

eating all kinds of food

21
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What does panorama mean?

A

a picture of everything

22
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What does panacea mean?

A

a remedy for all disease

23
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What does patricide mean?

A

the act of killing one’s father

24
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What does antipathy mean?

A

opposite in feeling

25
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What does empathy mean?

A

understanding of another’s feeling

26
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What does apathy mean?

A

absence of emotion

27
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What does biped mean?

A

a two footed animal

28
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What does periphery mean?

A

the external boundry

29
Q

What does philosopher mean?

A

a person who offers theories

30
Q

What does philanthropy mean?

A

an organization dedicated to helping people

31
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What does bibliophile mean?

A

a person who loves to collect books