Ch. 25

Question 1

What does the verb ἀσπάζομαι mean?

Answer 1

I greet, welcome; I embrace

This verb can imply a warm reception or embrace.

Question 2

What does the verb δέχομαι mean?

Answer 2

I receive, welcome; I take

This verb indicates the action of accepting or receiving something.

Question 3

What does the adverb μᾶλλον mean?

Answer 3

rather; more

It is often used in comparisons to indicate preference or degree.

Question 4

What is the meaning of the comparative adjective μείζων, -ον?

Answer 4

larger, greater

Derived from the word μέγας, which means ‘great.’

Question 5

What does the comparative adjective πλείω, -ον mean?

Answer 5

more, greater

This adjective is derived from the word πολύς, which means ‘many.’

Question 6

What does the conjunction ἄρα signify?

Answer 6

therefore

It is used to draw a conclusion based on preceding statements.

Question 7

What does the conjunction διό mean?

Answer 7

wherefore, therefore

It indicates a reason or conclusion drawn from prior information.

Question 8

What does the conjunction εἴτε mean?

Answer 8

whether, if; or

It is used to introduce alternatives or conditions.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: εἴτε … εἴτε means _______.

Answer 9

whether … or

This structure presents two possibilities.

Question 10

What does the conjunction ἤ mean when used with comparatives?

Answer 10

or; than

It is used to compare two items or concepts.