Word Power Session 3 Flashcards
Dexterous
Skillful
Ambidextrous
Noun: Ambidexterity
Able to use both hands with equal skill
Dexterity
Skill
Dexter
The Latin word for right hand
Sinister
The Latin word for left hand; evil or dangerous
Gauche
The French word for left hand
A gauche person
Someone who is rather clumsy
Gaucherie
An awkward person
Droit
The French word for the right hand
Adroit
Skillful
Misein
To hate
Anthropos
Mankind
Misanthrope
Someone who hates mankind
Misogynist
Someone who hates women
Gyne
Woman
Misogamist
Hates marriage
Gamos
Marriage
Anthropology
The study for the development of the human race
Philanthropist
One who loves mankind and shows sure love by making substantial financial contributions to charitable organizations or by donating time and energy to helping those in need
Gynecologist
The medical specialist who treats female disorders
Monogamy
The custom of only one marriage at a time
Monos
One
Bigamy
Having two marriages at the same time
Bi
Two
Polygamy
Having many marriages at one time
Polygyny
Married to many woman
Polyandry
Married to man men
Andros
Male
Ascetic
Adjective: Asceticism
Living alone and liking it
Asketes
Monk or hermit
Verto
To turn
Ambi
Both