Unit 2 Words

Question 1

mesmerise (v.)

Answer 1

Synonym: spellbind, captivate, enthrall
Etymology: The austrian physician Fran’s Mesmer employed spectacular methods to cure his patients

Question 2

martial (adj.)

Answer 2

Synonym: combative, militant, belicose
Etymology: Mars, the roman god of war, was a powerful deity to the romans. They moved the month of March after him b/c the weather was favorable for a military campaign.

Question 3

philanthropy (n.)

Answer 3

Synonym: charity, benevolence
Etymology: From the Greek word, “philanthropos” (benefitting humankind)

Question 4

cupidity (n.)

Answer 4

Synonym: greediness, possessiveness, avarice
Etymology: “Cupidity” comes from the Roman’s name for the god of love , Cupid