Greek Roots/Prefixes/Suffixes (Verbal General) Flashcards

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Blast

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*cell, primitive, immature cell Fibroblast—a cell that forms connective tissue

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*cell, primitive, immature cell Blastula—an early stage of embryonic development

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*heart Cardiac—relating to the heart Cardiologist—heart doctor

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*completely, intensive, according to Cataclysm—a flood or other disaster Catalog—complete listing Catastrophe—disaster

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*to burn Holocaust—total devastation, especially by fire

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*to burn Caustic—capable of burning or eating away

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*to burn Cauterize—to burn with a hot instrument

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*center Egocentric—self-centered Eccentric—not having a common center

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*center Centrifugal—moving outward from a center

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*head Encephalitis—inflammation of the brain

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*head Cephalopod—marine mollusks with tentacles growing from their head Cephalic—pertaining to the head

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*color, pigment Achromatic—without color

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*color, pigment Chromium—a blue-white element Chromatic—the study of color

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*time Synchronize—happening at the same time

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*time Chronic—lasting for a long time Chronological—arranging events in time order

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*gold, yellow Chrysanthemum—golden/yellow flowers

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*universe Microcosm—a miniature universe

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*universe Cosmology—the science of the origin of the universe Cosmos—the universe

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*skull Cranium—skull of vertebrates Cranial—pertaining to the skull Craniology—the study of skull characteristics

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*hidden, secret Cryptography—science of secret codes Cryptic—of hidden meaning

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*circle, ring Bicycle—a vehicle with two wheels

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*circle, ring Cycle—a sequence that is repeated Cyclone—a storm with whirling winds

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*ten Decade—10 years December—formerly the 10th month of the Roman calendar

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*people Pandemic—spreading among people in a region

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*people Democracy—government of the people Demographic—the study of people

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*tree Philodendron—a climbing plant that grows on trees

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*tree Dendrochronology—dating events by studying growth in tree rings

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*skin Pachyderm—a class of animals with very thick skin

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*skin Dermatologist—a doctor for the skin Dermatitis—inflammation of the skin

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*two, twice Dichromatic—displaying two colors Dilemma—a situation that requires a choice between two alternatives

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*through, between, apart, across Diagnosis—understanding a condition by going through a detailed review Dialog—conversation between two people

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*power, energy, strength Dynamo—generator of energy Dynamite—powerful explosive Dynamic—having great physical energy/power

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*abnormal, bad Dyspepsia—abnormal digestion Dystopia—an imaginary place of misery

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*self Alter ego—a higher aspect of oneself

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*self Egoistic—self-centered Egomania—excessive preoccupation with oneself

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*within, inside Endothermic—a creature that can keep its inside temperature fairly constant Endogamy—the custom to marry within one’s clan, tribe, etc

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*on, upon, over, among, at, after, to, outside Epidemic—the rapid spread of something negative Epilogue—a short speech delivered after a play

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*work Energy—the power to accomplish work Energetic—the science that looks at energy and its transformation

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*work Ergonomics—the study of a working environment

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*race, people Ethnic—pertaining to a defined group of people Ethnocentric—focusing on the ethnicity of people

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*good, well Euphemism—replacing an offensive word with an inoffensive one Euphoria—feeling of well-being

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*stomach Gastric—pertaining to the stomach Gastritis—inflammation of the stomach

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*birth, production Genealogy—the study of the history of a family Generation—all the people born at approximately the same time

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*earth, soil, global Geography—study of the Earth’s surface Geology—study of the structure of the Earth

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*old age geriatrics—medicine pertaining to the elderly Gerontology—the study of aging

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*a billion Gigabyte—unit of computer storage space Gigawatt—a billion watts

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*angle Decagon—a polygon with 10 angles Octagon—a geometrical figure with 8 angles

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*letter, written Diagram—a simple drawing Telegram—a message sent by telegraph

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*letter, written Grammar—rules of how to write words in sentences

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*writing, recording, written Autograph—written by one’s own hand Seismograph—a machine noting strength and duration of earthquakes

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*writing, recording, written Graphology—the study of handwriting

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*woman, female Gynecology—the science of female reproductive health Gynecoid—resembling a woman

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*hundred Hectoliter—100 meters Hectare—100 acres

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*spiral, circular Helicopter—an aircraft with horizontal rotating wings Helix—a spiral form

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*sun Heliograph—apparatus used to send message with help of sunlight

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*half, partial Hemicycle—a semicircular structure Hemisphere—one half of the Earth

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*blood Hemorrhage—clotting of the blood Hemoglobin—red blood particle

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*seven Heptagon—a shape with 7 angles Heptameter—a line of verse containing 7 metrical feet

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*different, other Heterogeneous—made up of unrelated parts Heteronyms—words with same spelling but different meanings

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*six Hexagon—shape with 6 angles Hexapod—having 6 legs

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*tissue Histology—study of the microscopic structure of tissues

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*like, alike, same Homogeneous—of the same nature or kind Homonym—something alike

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*water, liquid Hydrate—to add water to Hydrophobia—intense fear of water Hydraulic—operated by force of a liquid

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*moisture, humidity Hygrometer—tool used to measure humidity

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*too much, over, excessive Hyperactive—very restless Hypercritical—too critical Hypertension—above normal pressure

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*under hypothermia—abnormally low body temperature

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*medical care Geriatrics—medical care of the elderly Pediatrician—doctor who treats children

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*image Icon—an (often religious) image Iconoclast—someone who destroys religious images and religious beliefs

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*peculiar, personal, distinct Idiomatic—peculiar to a particular language Idiosyncrasy— a physical or mental characteristic

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*thousand Kilobyte—1000 bytes Kilometer—1000 meters

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*motion Telekinesis—the ability to move objects with the mind

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*white, colorless Leukemia—abnormal increase in white blood cells Leukocyte—a mature white blood cell

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*word, law, reading Alexia—loss of the ability to read

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*word, law, reading Lexicology—the study and history of words

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*fat Liposuction—the mechanical removal of fat Lipoid—resembling fat

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*mineral, rock, fossil Sodalite—a royal blue tectosilicate mineral

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*mineral, rock, fossil Monolith—a single great stone often in the form of an obelisk or column

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*word, doctrine, discourse Monologue—a long speech Analogy—similarity, especially between things otherwise dissimilar

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*word, doctrine, discourse Logic—correct reasoning

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*large, great Macroevolution—large scale evolution Macroeconomics—study of overall forces of economy

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*madness, insanity, excessive desire Maniac—an insane person

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*madness, insanity, excessive desire Bibliomaniac—a crazy love of books Egomania—a mad love of oneself

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*great, large, million Megalopolis—an area with many nearby cities Melanoma—malignant, dark tumor of the skin

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*middle Mesoamerica—a region that includes most of Central America, or the land that geographically lies in the middle of the Americas Meson—elementary particle with a mass between an electron and a proton

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*change, after, beyond, between Metaphysics—study of nature and reality Metastasis—the transmission of disease to other parts of the body

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*measure Audiometer—an instrument that measures hearing acuteness Chronometer—an instrument that measures time

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*very small, short, minute Microbe—a very small living thing Microscope—a device to see very small things

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*middle Midriff—that area between the chest and the waist Midterm—middle of a term in school

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*bad, badly, wrong, wrongly, to hate Misbehave—to behave badly Misprint—an error in printing

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*one, single, alone Monochromatic—having one color Monologue—a speech given by one person

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*form Metamorphosis—complete change in form Amorphous—without distinct shape or form

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*dead, death Necrophile—loving death Necrosis—the death of tissue due to disease or injury

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*kidney Nephritis—inflammation of the kidneys Nephrostomy—surgical incision of the kidney

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*nerve Neuralgia—pain along a nerve Neurologist—doctor specializing in the nerves

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*eight Octagon—a figure with 8 angles Octopus—sea animal with 8 arms

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*path, way Diode—an electron tube having 2 electrodes, a cathode and an anode

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*path, way Odometer—an instrument attached to a vehicle to measure distance

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*eye, visual condition, sight Optic—relating to the eyes Optician—a person who fits eyeglasses

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*straight Orthodontist—a dentist that straightens teeth Orthopedic—doctor who is concerned with proper alignment of bones

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*goes beyond, surpasses Osteoarthritis—inflammation caused by degeneration of the joints Osteology—the study of bones

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*sharp Oxymoron—combining two ideas that sharply contradict each other Oxidize—corrode a surface

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*ancient Paleontology—study of ancient fossils Paleolithic—period of the Stone Age

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*all, any, everyone Panacea—a cure for all diseases or problems Panorama—an all-around view Pandemic—affecting all

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*beside, beyond, abnormal Parasite—an organism that lives on and off another living being Parallel—alongside and always an equal distance apart

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*father Paternal—relating to fathers Patriarch—a man who rules a group

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*five Pentagon—having 5 angles and sides Pentagram—a 5-pointed star, especially in magic

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*digestion Dyspepsia—abnormal digestion Peptic—aiding digestion

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*around, enclosing Periodontal—pertaining to bone and tissue around a tooth Perimeter—the outer boundary of an area

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*to eat Esophagus—muscular tube that carries food to the stomach

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*love, friend Philanthropist—one who loves humanity

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*sound Cacophony—loud unpleasant sound Microphone—a device that records and amplifies sound

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*light Photogenic—caused by light Photograph—image made on light-sensitive film

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*leaf Chlorophyll—a group of green pigments found in leaves

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*leaf Phyllite—a rock that forms sheets, similar to slate

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*nature, medicine, the body Physical—relating to the body Physician—doctor

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*plant, to grow Epiphyte—a plant growing independently on the surface of another Neophyte—a beginner

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*to form, development Protoplasm—something that is first made or formed

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*to form, development Plastic—able to be formed

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*breathing, lung, air, spirit Pneumonia—inflammation of the lungs Pneumatic—using the force of air

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*foot Podiatrist—a doctor of the feet Podium—a small platform to stand upon

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*city Metropolis—a large city

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*city Police—people who work for the government in order to enforce laws Politics—actions of a government or political party

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*many, more than one Polychrome—with many colors Polyglot—a person fluent in many languages

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*before, in front of, for, forward prognosis—a prediction of what will happen Prologue—a passage before the main part

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*primitive, first, chief Prototype—the first of a kind Proton—one of the very basic parts of an atom

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*wrong, false Pseudonym—a fictitious name Pseudoscience—theories presumed without proof of a scientific nature

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*mind, mental Psyche—the human spirit or soul Psychic—relating to the human mind or someone who has supernatural mental abilities

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*fire, heat Pyrometer—a thermometer for measuring high temperature Pyrotechnics—the art of making fireworks

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*nose Rhinoceros—a species of animals with a big horn on the snout Rhinoplasty—surgery of the nose

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*red Rhododendron— a flower with red/pink flowers

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*flow, discharge Hemorrhage—heavy blood flow

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*hard Multiple sclerosis—disease which causes the tissue of the brain and spinal cord to harden

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*see, examine, observe Microscope—a device used to see tiny places Periscope—a seeing instrument on a submarine

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*wise Philosopher—a wise woman

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*wise Sophisticated—wise about the ways of the world Sophism—a clever but misleading argument

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*ball Biosphere—the whole round surface of the Earth Hemisphere—half the Earth spherically shaped like a ball

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*together, with, same Symmetry—similarity in size, form, or arrangement Synergy—the combined effect

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*arrangement Syntax—the systematic arrangement of words

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*arrangement Taxonomy—the science of classification

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*technique, skill Technology—the practical application of knowledge

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*far, distant, complete Telescope—a device to view distant objects Telephone—a device to talk with a distant person

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*put Theme—a proposition for discussion or argument

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*heat Thermal—relating to heat Thermos—an insulated jar that keeps heat in

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*three, once in every three, third Triangle—a figure with 3 sides and 3 angles Tricycle—a 3-wheel vehicle with pedals

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*foreign Xenophobic—afraid of foreigners Xenophile—attracted to foreigners

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*dry Xerophyte—a plant that grows in a dry climate Xeric—requiring small amounts of moisture

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*wood Xyloid—resembling wood

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*animal life Zoology—study of animals Zooid—resembling an animal

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*pair Zygomorphic—pertaining to organisms that can be divided into symmetrical halves along one axis only

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*mode of living, way of life Symbiosis—the living together of two dissimilar organisms

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*formative, embryonic Mesoblast—the middle layer of an embryo in early development

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*color Kodachrome—a once-popular color reversal film used by professional photographers

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*round, seed, kernel Streptococcus—any of several spherical or oval bacteria which are pathogenic for humans

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*pouch, sac Trichocyst—an organ of offense and defense embedded in certain protozoans

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*finger Pentadactyl—having five digits on each hand or foot

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*skin, layer Epidermis—the outer layer of the skin

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*blood disease Anemia—a quantitative deficiency of the hemoglobin

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*marriage, sexual fusion Polygamy—the practice of having more than one spouse

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*origin, production Progeny—a descendent or offspring Hydrogen—colorless, odorless, flammable gas required to produce water

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*drawing, writing Lithograph—a printmaking process in which a design is drawn on a flat stone

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*side Polyhedron—a three-dimensional shape with flat, polygonal sides, straight edges, and sharp corner

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*compound formed by union of water with other substances Carbohydrate—a bio molecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms

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*act, practice, or result of Terrorism—the use of violence or threats to intimidate or coerce

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*inflammation or infection Appendicitis—inflammation of the appendix

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*science or study of Biology—the science of life or living matter

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*loosening, separation Photolysis—the chemical decomposition of materials under the influence of light

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*a part, piece Polymer—a compound formed from two or more large molecules

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*a measurement Diameter—straight line passing through the center of a circle or sphere and meeting the circumference at each end

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*form Endomorph—a mineral enclosed within another mineral (for ex, rutile or tourmaline in quartz)

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*systematized knowledge of astronomy—the science that deals with the material universe beyond the Earth’s atmosphere

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*tumorous Carcinoma—malignant tumor, cancer

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*abnormal condition, disease Neurosis—a relatively mild personality disorder typified by excessive anxiety

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*a stage or condition Metaphase—a stage of mitosis or meiosis

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*fondness Hydrophilic—a molecule with an attraction to water

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*leaf Chlorophyll—the green coloring matter of leaves and plants

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*plant Epiphyte—a plant that grows above the ground

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*formative substance Cytoplasm—the cell substance between the cell membrane and the nucleus

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*foot Arthropod—any invertebrate of the phylum Arthropoda, characterized by having jointed legs

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*body Chromosome—any of several threadlike bodies that carry genes in a linear order

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*a stationary position Homeostasis—the tendency of a system to maintain internal stability

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*stationary, still Hemostat—an instrument or agent used to treat bleeding vessels in order to arrest hemorrhage

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*opening into Colostomy—the construction of an opening from the colon through the abdominal wall

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*heat Homeotherm—an organism, such as a mammal or bird, having a body temp that is constant and largely independent of the temperature of its surroundings

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*arrangement, in order Hypothesis—a proposition assumed as a premise or argument

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*dividing, surgery Lobotomy—the operation of cutting into a lobe, as of the brain or the lung

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*turning Phototropic—growing toward or away from the light

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*animal, life Protozoa—a major grouping of the kingdom Protista, comprising the protozoans

Greek Roots/Prefixes/Suffixes (Verbal General) Flashcards

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