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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.

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

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

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

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

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

9 PHIL(O) loving, fond of.

10 VIDEO 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.

11 VIDEO 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.

12 VIDEO 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.

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

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


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