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Words derived from Greek roots
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English
9th Grade
04/07/2009

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diathermy
Definition
medical treatment in which heat is produced in tissues below the skin by electric current
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diagnosis
Definition
a careful examination and analysis of the facts in an attempt to understand & explain something
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dialect
Definition
any form of speech considered a deviation from real or imaginary standard speech
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diagonal
Definition
extending b/w nonadjacent angles in a polygon figure; having slanting marks, lines
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dialysis
Definition
separation of impurities by mechanical elimination from the blood during kidney failure
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diaphanous
Definition
so fine and gauzy in texture as to be transparent or translucent
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diatribe
Definition
a bitter, abusive criticism or denunciation
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dialogue
Definition
a talking together; conversation; interchange and discussion of ideas
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diacritical
Definition
serving to distinguish; able to distinguish; said of a mark or symbol to show pronunciation
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diabolic
Definition
very wicked or evil; fiendish
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dia-
Definition
Greek prefix which means "through, across"
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geo-
Definition
Greek prefix which means "earth"
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geometry
Definition
branch of mathematics that deals with points, lines, surfaces and solids, and examines their properties
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geology
Definition
science dealing with the physical nature and history of the earth
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apogee
Definition
the point farthest from the earth in the orbit of the moon
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geothermal
Definition
having to do with the heat of the earth's interior
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perigee
Definition
the point nearest the earth in the orbit of the moon
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geophyte
Definition
plant that buds in the earth, esp. one with buds living underground throughout the winter
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geotropic
Definition
organism that responds to the force of gravity; movement toward the center of the earth
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geography
Definition
the physical features of a region, area, or place, usually the surface features
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geocentric
Definition
having or regarding the earth as the center
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geophysics
Definition
science that deals with the weather, winds, tides, earthquakes, ... and their effects on earth
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epidemic
Definition
prevalent and spreading rapidly among many individuals at the same time
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episode
Definition
any event, or series of events, complete in itself but forming part of a larger one
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epilepsy
Definition
a chronic disease of the nervous system, characterized by convulsions, often unconsciousness
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epitaph
Definition
an inscription on a tomb or gravestone; a short writing of tribute to a dead person
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epiglottis
Definition
a lidlike piece of cartilage that folds over the windpipe during swallowing to prevent food in lungs
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epilogue
Definition
a closing section added to provide further comment, interpretation, or information
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epigram
Definition
any terse, witty, pointed statement
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theo
Definition
Greek prefix which means "God"
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theist
Definition
one who believes in a god or gods
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theocentric
Definition
directed toward God as the center of all things
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theocracy
Definition
government by clergy claiming to rule with divine authority
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apotheosis
Definition
the act of raising a person to the status of a god; the glorification of a person or thing
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theophany
Definition
a visible appearance of God or god to man
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theosophy
Definition
various systems that propose to establish direct, mystical contact through revelation
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atheist
Definition
one who believes there is no God
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monotheist
Definition
one who believes that there is only one God
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theogony
Definition
the origins or genealogy of the gods, as told in the myths
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polytheist
Definition
one who believes in or worships many gods or more than one god
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iso-
Definition
Greek prefix which means "equal"
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isobar
Definition
line on a map connecting points of earth's surface that have equal barometric pressure
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isodynamic
Definition
of or having equal force
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isometric
Definition
of, indication, or having equality of measure
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isocracy
Definition
a system of government in which all persons have equal political power
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isomerous
Definition
having the same number of parts, markings, etc.
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isothermal
Definition
of or indicating equality or consistency of temperature
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isosceles
Definition
designating a triangle with tow equal sides or legs
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isotope
Definition
any form of an element with same chemical properties and atomic number but different atomic weights
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isochronal
Definition
equal in length of time
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isochronal
Definition
equal in length of time
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isochromatic
Definition
having the same color
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gregarious
Definition
sociable and outgoing; enjoying the company of others
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path-
Definition
Greek prefix which means "suffering, disease, feeling"
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pathology
Definition
branch of medicine that deals with the nature of disease
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telepathy
Definition
supposed communication between minds by other than normal sensory channels
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apathy
Definition
lack of emotion; indifference
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pathognomic
Definition
indicating or typical of a particular disease
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psychopathic
Definition
suffering from a mental disorder, often behavior tending toward criminal actions
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pathos
Definition
the quality of something experienced or observed that arouses feelings of pity or sorrow
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sympathetic
Definition
of, expressing,resulting from, feeling or showing pity or compassion
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empathy
Definition
ability to share in another's emotions or feelings
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antipathy
Definition
a strong or deep-rooted dislike; aversion
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pathogenesis
Definition
the production and development of a disease
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incongruous
Definition
not appropriate, unsuited to the surroundings; not fitting in
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dys-
Definition
Greek prefix which means "bad, difficult, impaired"
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dystrophy
Definition
faulty nutrition; faulty development or degeneration
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dysphoria
Definition
feeling of ill-being; esp, an abnormal feeling of anxiety, discontent, or physical discomfort
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dyspepsia
Definition
impaired digestion; indigestion
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dysentery
Definition
any of various intestinal inflammations characterized by abnormal pain and intense diarrhea
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dyslexia
Definition
impairment of the ability to read
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dysphagia
Definition
difficulty in swallowing or eating
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dystopia
Definition
a hypothetical place, state, or situation in which conditions and quality of life are dreadful
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dysphonia
Definition
any difficulty in producing speech sounds
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dyslogistic
Definition
not favorable; abusive; disrespectful
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dyspnea
Definition
difficult or painful breathing
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propriety
Definition
appropriateness of behavior, the state of exhibiting proper etiquett
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gen and gon-
Definition
"kind, descent, origin, race"
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genesis
Definition
the way in which something comes to be; beginning; origin
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genetics
Definition
branch of biology that deals with heredity and variations in similar or related plants and animals
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heterogeneous
Definition
of different origin; not the same source, individual, or species
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homogeneous
Definition
the same in structure, quality, etc.; similar or identical
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eugenics
Definition
movement devoted to improving the human species through control of heredity factors in mating
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progeny
Definition
children, descendants, or offspring collectively
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genre
Definition
a kind or type, as of works of literature, art, etc.
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cosmogony
Definition
the origin or generation of the earth
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generic
Definition
of, applied to, or referring to a whole kind, class, or group; that is not a trademark
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genocide
Definition
a systematic killing of a whole national or ethnic group
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expunge
Definition
to remove; to delete; to erase
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apo-
Definition
"off, from, away"
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apology
Definition
acknowledgement of some fault, injury, or insult with an expression of regret and plea for pardon
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apostle
Definition
a person sent out on a special mission
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apocalypse
Definition
writings of unknown authorship depicting symbolically the ultimate destruction of evil and triumph of good
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apocrypha
Definition
a short, pithy saying
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apoplexy
Definition
sudden paralysis with total or partial loss of consciousness and sensation
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apostrophe
Definition
a symbol to show the omission of a letter or letters; also used to show possession or plurals
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aphelion
Definition
the farthest point from the sun in the orbit of a planet
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apostasy
Definition
an abandoning of what one has believed in, as a faith, cause, principle, etc.
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apologia
Definition
a formal defense of an idea, religion, etc.
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apothegm
Definition
a short, pithy saying
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odont-
Definition
"tooth"
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orthodontist
Definition
one concerned with correcting and preventing irregularities of teeth and poor occlusion
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odontalgia
Definition
a pain in the tooth; toothache
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odontoid
Definition
tooth-like
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periodontist
Definition
one concerned with the diseases of the bone and the tissues supporting the teeth
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exodontia
Definition
branch of dentistry having to do with the extraction of teeth
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odontology
Definition
the science dealing with the structure, growth, and diseases of the tooth
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pathodontia
Definition
the study of dental diseases
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pedodontics
Definition
branch of dentistry concerned with the care and treatment of children's teeth
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saprodontia
Definition
study dealing with the decay of teeth
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mastodon
Definition
any extinct animal, so named because of nipple-like processes on its molars
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-lysis
Definition
suffix meaning "loosening, dissolving"
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analysis
Definition
separating or breaking up of any whole for examination of nature, proportion, function of parts
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catalysis
Definition
the speeding up of chemical reaction by the addition of another substance that does not change
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hydrolysis
Definition
chemical reaction with water to produce a weaker acid or base
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electrolysis
Definition
decomposition by the action of current passing through
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paralysis
Definition
partial or complete loss or temporary interruption of a function of the body
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photolysis
Definition
chemical decomposition due to light
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pyrolysis
Definition
chemical decomposition due to heat
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thermolysis
Definition
dispersion of heat from the body
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psychoanalysis
Definition
method of investigating mental processes and of treating neurosis or other disorders of the mind
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zymolysis
Definition
the fermentation action of enzymes
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polis
Definition
"city, state"
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cosmopolitan
Definition
common to or representative of all or many parts of the world; not national or local
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metropolis
Definition
any large city or center of population; main city, often the capital, of a state or country
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policy
Definition
principle, plan, course of action as pursued by some organizations or individual
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geopolitics
Definition
the interrelationship of government and physical features of countries; the study of this
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megalopolis
Definition
an intensively, heavily populated, continuously urban area, including any number of cities
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politic
Definition
having practical wisdom; prudent; shrewd; diplomatic
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politics
Definition
the science and art of government or governmental affairs
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political
Definition
engaged in or taking sides in governmental affairs
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necropolis
Definition
a cemetery, esp. one belonging to an ancient city
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polity
Definition
political or governmental organization
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