Learn: Vocabulary From Classical Roots Book D Lesson 3 & 4

DOKEIN (g)

to appear, to seem, to think

DOXA (g)

opinion, judgement

Dogma

n. A system of doctrines put forward by an authority, especially a church, to be absolute truth.

Dogmatic

adj. 1. Pertaining to dogma

2. Expressed in an authoritative or arrogant manner

Heterodox

adj. Not in agreement with accepted beliefs; holding unorthodox opinions

GIGNOSKEIN (g)

to know

Agnostic

n. A person who believes nothing can be known about the existence of a god

Physiognomy

n. The art of judging human character by facial features; facial features when regarded as revealing character

Prognosis

n. A prediction of the outcome of a disease; any forecast or prediction

KRINEIN (g)

to separate, to decide, to judge

Criterion

n. A standard, rule, or test on which a decision or judgement can be made

Hypocrisy

n. Pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or virtues that one does not have

MNEMONIKOS (g)

mindful

Amnesty

n. A general pardon for offenders, especially for political offenses

Mnemonic

adj. Relating to or assisting the memory

PHREN, PHRENOS (g)

heart, mind, midriff

Frenetic

adj. Frantic, frenzied

Schizophrenia

n. 1. A severe mental disorder in which a person becomes unable to act or reason in a rational way, often with delusions and withdrawal from relationship.

2. A situation of extreme conflict between choices, loyalties, or ways of life

RATIO (L)

Reason

REOR, REORI, RATUM (L)

to calculate, to think

Arraign

v. 1. (legal) To call to court to answer charges

2. To accuse; to charge with wrongdoing

Rationale

n. The reasons underlying something, often presented as a statement

Rationalize

v. To provide a rational basis for something, often by false or self-serving reasoning

SAPERE (L)

To taste, to perceive, to be sensible or wise

Sapient

adj. Wise; insightful (often used ironically)

Sage

n. A person, usually elderly, who is honored for wisdom and experience

NOSCO, NOSCERE, NOVI, NOTUM (L)

to get to know, to get acquainted with

Cognition

n. The act of perceiving or knowing

Cognizant

adj. Aware; having knowledge of something

Connoisseur

n. An expert or very discriminating person, especially in matters of art and taste.

Notorious

adj. Widely and unfavorably known; infamous

PUTO, PUTARE, PUTAVI, PUTATUM (L)

to settle, to consider, to reckon

Compute

v. To determine by mathematics

Impute

v. To attribute or ascribe a quality, especially a fault, to a person

Repute

v. To assign a reputation to

Putative

adj. Supposed; reputed

SAGIO, SAGIRE (L)

to perceive acutely or keenly with the senses or mind

Presage

n. A sign or feeling concerning some future event; omen; foreboding

Sagacious

adj. Shrewd; having good judgement; perceptive

SCIO, SCIRE, SCIVI, SCITUM (L)

to know

Conscientious

adj. 1. Guided by one's sense of right and wrong

2. Thorough; with careful attention

Plebiscite

n. A direct vote of all the people of a country or district on an important matter; a referendum

Prescience

n. Knowledge of events before they occur; foresight; foreknowledge