1. Words Derived from Greek
10th grade Mrs. Leach

2. The Importance of Roots
A great revival of interest in ancient Greek and Latin civilizations took place in England during the years , a period known as the Renaissance. At that time, numerous ancient Greek and Latin words were incorporated into the language. This continues today. When modern scientists need to name a new idea, process, or object, they tend to construct a word out of Greek or Latin roots.
The Importance of Roots

3. Fear, dislike, or aversion.
PHOBIA
Fear, dislike, or aversion.

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Acrophobia (n)- fear of heights. The woman faced her acrophobia and jumped from the plane.

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Agoraphobia (n)- fear of open or public spaces. Paula Deen had agoraphobia for 20 years, which meant she could not leave her home.

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Hydrophobia(n)- dread of water. The Wicked Witch of the West had hydrophobia. She thought water would melt her.

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Monophobia (n.)- fear of being alone. Although Kevin wished for his family to leave, after awhile he developed monophobia.

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Xenophobia (n.)- aversion to strangers. Schools teach children that is healthy to have xenophobia because strangers are dangerous.

9. PHIL(O)
loving, fond of.

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Philanthropist (n)- lover of humanity; person active in promoting human welfare. Oprah is a famous philanthropist because she opened an all-girls school in South Africa.

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Philharmonic (adj)- pertaining to a musical organization, such as a symphony orchestra. The love of music. “Weird Al” led the Junior Philharmonic in a concert.

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Philhellenism(n)- the love of Greek culture. The woman’s family participated in philhellenism. They believed that Greeks continue to influence all parts of life.

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Philology (n)- study (love) of language and literature. Rosetta Stone helps people who have a love of philology, or want to learn another language.

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Philosopher (n)- lover of wisdom and knowledge. Plato is the most well known philosopher in history. He was esteemed as extremely wise.