Greek Roots English I PreAP Anthrop Human Sample

Greek Roots English I Pre-AP

Anthrop Human Sample Words: l Anthropology (the study of humans) l Misanthrope (one who hates people (humans) l Philanthropy (active effort to promote human welfare)

Aster, Astro Star Sample Words: l Astronomy (study of stars) l Astronomical (relating to stars) l Asterisk (a star-shaped punctuation mark)

Biblio Book Sample Words: l Bibliography (a list of books and sources consulted) l Bibliophile (one who loves books) l Biblical (of or relating to the holy book of the Judeo-Christian tradition

Bio Life Sample Words: l Biology (the study of life) l Biochemistry (chemistry of living things) l Biodegradable (capable of being broken down into harmless products by living things)

Chrom Color Sample Words: l Chromatic (pertaining to color or colors) l Chrome (a colored pigment or dye that contains chromium)

Chron Time Sample Words: l Synchronize (to cause to happen at the same time) l Chronic (happens time and time again) l Chronicle (an account of events in order in time)

Cosmo World, Order, Universe Sample Words: l Cosmology (study of the origin and structure of the universe) l Cosmonaut (a Russian astronaut) l Cosmos (the orderly, systematic universe) l Cosmopolitan (having a worldwide scope/outlook)

Crac, Crat Rule, Govern Sample Words: l Democracy (rule by the people) l Aristocracy (rule by a small, privileged class) l Aristocrat (a member of the aristocracy)

Dem People Sample Words: l Democracy (rule by the people) l Demagogue (one who arouses discontent among people for personal political gain) l Epidemic (affecting many people at one time) l Pandemic (affecting all people)

Derm Skin Sample Words: l Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) l Dermatology (branch of science dealing with the skin) l Dermis (the inner layer of the skin)

Ethno Nation Sample Words: l Ethnic (of or relating to a race or large group of people) l Ethnocentrism (exclusionary favoring of one’s own nation/ethnic group) l Ethnology (the study of the origin, distribution, and relations of human races)

Eu Good, Well Sample Words: l Euphoria (a strong feeling of well-being) l Euphony (a pleasing, good, sweet sound) l Euphemism (the substitution of a “good” term for an offensive or unpleasant one)

Geo Earth Sample Words: l Geology (the study of the Earth, its history, and its features) l Geography (study of the physical and cultural features of the Earth) l Geocentric (relating to or measured from the Earth’s center

Gno, Kno To Know Sample Words: l Knowledge (that which is known) l Agnostic (one who believes that whether or not there is a higher power cannot be known)

Hydro Water Sample Words: l Hydrotherapy (the use of water in the treatment of disease) l Hydroplane (to skim/skid over water on a surface) l Hydrogen (one of the component elements of water)

Hypno Sleep Sample Words: l Hypnosis (an induced state which resembles sleep) l Hypnotize (to induce hypnosis)

Lith Stone Sample Words: l Lithosphere (the outer, “stone” part of the solid Earth) l Monolith (a single great stone) l Megalith (one of the huge stones used in various prehistoric monuments)

Logue, Logo Idea, Word, Speech, Reason Sample Words: l Dialogue (a conversation/ speech between two people) l Monologue (a speech by one individual onstage) l Logical (can be proved by reason)

Meter, Metr Measure Sample Words: l Diameter (the length [measure] of a straight line through the center of an object) l Metric (of or relating to a process of measurement)

Micro Small Sample Words: l Microscope (an instrument used to view very small particles and organisms) l Microorganism (an organism so small as to necessitate the use of a microscope) l Microsecond (one millionth of a second)

Mim To Copy, Imitate Sample Words: l Mimic (to imitate) l Mime (one who imitates life in a ridiculous manner) l Mimeograph (an older version of a copy machine)

Mono One Sample Words: l Monologue (a speech delivered by one person) l Monogamy (remaining faithful to one person) l Monolingual (only able to speak one language)

Morph Form Sample Words: • Anthropomorphic (having or resembling human form) • Metamorphosis (a change in form) • Morphology (study of the form and structure of animals and plants)

Neur, Nerve Sample Words: l Neurology (the study of nervous system) l Nervous (of or relating to nerves) l Neurosis (a nervous disorder marked by anxiety and the use of defense mechanisms)

Path Feeling Sample Words: l Apathy (lack of feeling/ caring) l Sympathy (inclination to think or feel alike) l Empathy (the capacity for experiencing as one’s own the feelings of another)

Philo, Phil Love Sample Words: • Bibliophile (one who loves books) • Francophile (one who loves France and the French) • Philharmonic (devoted to or appreciative of [loving] music)

Phon Sound, Voice Sample Words: l Telephone (a device for transmitting sound) l Phonics (deals with word and letter sounds) l Symphony (a harmonious arrangement of sound)

Poly Many Sample Words: • Polychromatic (composed of many colors) • Polyatomic (composed of many atoms) • Polyester (a fabric made of complex [many] ester)

Scope To See Sample Words: l Kaleidoscope (an instrument allowing one to see a changing pattern or scene) l Telescope (an instrument for seeing things at a great distance) l Microscope (an instrument for seeing very small things)

Tom, Tomy Cutting, Operation of Incision Sample Words: • • • Anatomy Atom (the smallest particle to which an element can be cut while still maintaining its elemental integrity) Appendectomy (an operation of incision in which the appendix is removed)