Greek Origins in Vocabulary

Flashcards focusing on Greek bases found in vocabulary, including definitions and meanings.

Anthropo-

Relating to humans or mankind.

Gyno-

Relating to women or female.

Hier-

Relating to sacred or holy.

Hydro-

Relating to water.

Iatr-

Relating to physician or medicine.

Mis-

Indicating hatred or aversion.

Path-

To feel or to suffer.

Petr-

Relating to rock.

Sympathy

The feeling of pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

Antonym

A word opposite in meaning to another.

Canon

A general law, rule, principle, or criterion.

Etymology

The study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed throughout history.