Greek Rooots #2

Test 12/13

Agnostic

A person who believes that the existence of God, the divine, or the supernatural is unknown or unknowable.

Autograph

A person's signature, especially a famous person's, written by hand.

Telegram

A message sent by telegraph, typically a short, formal communication.

Paragraph

A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme or idea.

Gymnastics

A sport involving exercises and performances requiring physical strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.

Gymnasium

A large room or building for physical exercise, sports, and other physical activities.

Hydrogen

A chemical element with the symbol H and atomic number 1; the lightest and most abundant chemical substance.

Hydrodynamics

The branch of physics that deals with the movement of fluids and the forces acting on them.

Hydroplane

A type of boat designed to skim across the water at high speed.

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of focused attention, heightened suggestibility, and deep relaxation.

Hypnotic

Relating to or inducing hypnosis or having qualities that cause a trance-like state.

Hypnotize

To induce a state of hypnosis in someone.

Hypodermic

Relating to the layer of tissue beneath the skin, often describing injections or needles inserted under the skin.

Hypotension

Abnormally low blood pressure.

Hypothermia

A medical condition in which the body temperature drops below the normal range.

Monolith

A large, upright stone or rock, typically a single massive block.

Megalth

A large stone used in prehistoric monuments.

Dialogue

A conversation between two or more people or characters.

Monologue

A long speech by one person.

Epilogue

A concluding section at the end of a literary work.

Logical

Relating to clear, sound reasoning.

Diameter

A straight line that passes through the center of a circle or sphere.

Metric

A system of measurement based on the number 10.

Millimeter

A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.

Microscope

An instrument used to view objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye.

Microorganism

A microscopic organism, such as a bacterium or virus.

Mimic

To imitate or copy the actions, speech, or behavior of another.

Mime

A form of theatrical performance that involves acting without speech.

Mimeograph

An early machine used for making copies of documents.

Misoneism

A hatred or fear of change or new things.

Misogyny

The hatred, dislike, or prejudice against women.

Monogamy

The practice of having only one partner at a time.

Monograph

A detailed and scholarly written work on a single subject.

Moron

A derogatory term for a person considered very foolish or unintelligent.

Moronic

Relating to or characteristic of a moron; extremely foolish.

Pseudomorph

A mineral or crystal that has taken the form of another mineral.

Metamorphosis

A complete change in form, structure, or substance.

Neurology

The branch of medicine and biology that deals with the study and treatment of the nervous system.

Nervous

Related to or affecting the nerves or nervous system.

Neuritis

Inflammation of a nerve, often causing pain or weakness.

knowledge

Information, understanding, or skill acquired through experience or education. It refers to the facts, information, and skills that a person gains through learning, observation, or reasoning.

monologue

A long speech delivered by one person, often in a play, movie, or performance. It can also refer to an extended expression of thoughts or ideas by a single person, without interruption.