Chpt. 12

Question 1

ἀνέχω

Answer 1

I endure, bear with (15)
The ancient Celts and some modern African and Asian cultures bear with a neck “O” and endure neck stretching to achieve a standard of beauty.

Question 2

ἀνοµία, ἡ

Answer 2

lawlessness (15)

The guard said to the murderer, “Your own lawlessness landed you here, don’t blame me.” “Ah no me uh! I didn’t do it.”

Question 3

ἀπάγω

Answer 3

I lead away, bring before (15)

I lead away the enemy army on a pogo stick. [από + ἀγω]

Question 4

βλασφηµέω

Answer 4

I blaspheme, defame, slander (34)

Blaspheme is a transliteration of this word.

Question 5

γνωστός

Answer 5

known, notable (15)

Everyone knows those silent “k”’s are known Greek holdovers into English.

Question 6

γυµνός

Answer 6

naked, poorly dressed (15)
The gym “No’s” include coming to class naked or poorly dressed.
In ancient Greek culture, the gymnasium was attended naked.

Question 7

∆αµασκός, ἡ

Answer 7

Damascus (15)

Damascus is a transliteration of this word.

Question 8

δέρω

Answer 8

I skin, beat (15)

I dare you to beat me in a game of Halo 2.

Question 9

διδασκαλία, ἡ

Answer 9

teaching, instruction (21)

“Your teaching is boring!” “Did I ask ya, Leah?”

Question 10

εἶτα

Answer 10

then, furthermore (15)

The mouse ate a cookie, then he asked for milk.

Question 11

ἐντέλλοµαι

Answer 11

I command (15)
I command the army to charge! An’ tell em I sent you.

Question 12

ἐπαγγέλλοµαι

Answer 12

I announce, proclaim, promise (15)

“Look up!” “Angel, Oh my!” “I announce your Savior’s birth and promise salvation!”

Question 13

εὐχαριστία, ἡ

Answer 13

thankfulness, thanksgiving (15)

Though often associated with personal contrition, the Eucharist is best received with united thanksgiving.

Question 14

καταλαµβάνω

Answer 14

I seize, attain, overtake (15)

I seize the city by cata[pult] lamb on yo heads!

Question 15

Καφαρναούµ, ἡ

Answer 15

Capernaum (16)

Capernaum is a transliteration of this word.

Question 16

κλείω

Answer 16

I shut, close, lock (16)

Please cleyose [close] the door and lock it!

Question 17

κλέπτης, ὁ

Answer 17

thief (16)

The wealthy woman was a kleptomaniac, a rotten thief who could afford what she stole.

Question 18

κληρονόµος, ὁ

Answer 18

heir (15)

My only heir is Claire on Ma’s side.

Question 19

κτίζω

Answer 19

I create, make (15)

I cuttedz yo card into tiny pieces, say the magic word “Ktidzo!” and voila, I create your card from pieces!

Question 20

λῃστής, ὁ

Answer 20

robber, bandit, revolutionary (15)

The laziest person is a robber.

Question 21

λύπη, ἡ

Answer 21

grief, sorrow, pain (16)

Grief will make you loopy with sorrow.

Question 22

µοιχεύω

Answer 22

I commit adultery (15)

“Mike you owe me an explanation. Why did you disappear?” “I commit adultery.”

Question 23

νοµίζω

Answer 23

I think, suppose (15)

I think the life of a nomad is so difficult.

Question 24

ξηραίνω

Answer 24

I dry (up), wither (15)
The rhino has dry skin.

Question 25

ὅθεν

Answer 25

``` from where (15) From where do you hail? Hoth in the Hoth solar system. ```

Question 26

οἰκουµένη, ἡ

Answer 26

world, inhabited earth, humankind (15) | A cue [ball] is like a mini world.

Question 27

ὁµοιόω

Answer 27

I compare, make like (15) | “Home boy you make yourself like God.” “I AM.” They picked up stones.

Question 28

οὐδέποτε

Answer 28

never (16) | “Son, use da potty!” “Never!!!”

Question 29

περισσότερος

Answer 29

greater, more (16) | In Paris a terrace is more than in Louisville.

Question 30

πλήρης

Answer 30

filled, full, complete (16) | Play your ace and that makes a full house, Aces over Kings!

Question 31

προσδοκάω

Answer 31

I wait for, look for, expect (16) | We expect the judge to prosecute the criminal. Now, we wait for the verdict.

Question 32

σεαυτοῦ

Answer 32

yourself (43) | When you become an adult you set out yourself.

Question 33

σκοτία, ἡ

Answer 33

darkness (16) | On average, Nova Scotia experiences more darkness than Alberta.

Question 34

συκῆ, ἡ

Answer 34

``` fig tree (16) Jesus cursed the sucky fig tree. ```

Question 35

συλλαµβάνω

Answer 35

I arrest, catch, become pregnant (16) The sole lambo in town belongs to a drug lord. I catch him and arrest him before the city becomes pregnant with drugs and crime.

Question 36

συνίστηµι

Answer 36

I recommend, commend (16) | I recommend you “Come and see” and “Stay with me.”

Question 37

σφραγίς, -ῖδος, ἡ

Answer 37

seal, mark, inscription (16) Sphragistics is the science of seals. Yes! Frog is for dinner. I am tired of eating seal.

Question 38

τολµάω

Answer 38

I dare, am courageous (16) | I dare you to tell ma yo failed your classes this semester.

Question 39

χορτάζω

Answer 39

I feed, satisfy (16) | I feed my sourdough starter a quart of dough, that will satisfy it.

Question 40

ὡσαύτως

Answer 40

likewise, similarly (17) | Ho’s Autos is similarly priced to Lyre’s Tires.