Vocabulary Review: Roots and Meanings

These flashcards cover various vocabulary terms derived from Greek and Latin roots, as presented in the provided notes.

euphoria

An extreme feeling of happiness and joy.

euphemism

A pleasant way of saying or describing something that is unpleasant.

eugenics

Controlled breeding to increase desirable heritable characteristics in people.

euthanasia

The practice of inducing painless death in a person or animal too sick to live.

eulogy

A speech of praise, typically at a funeral.

phonetic

Relating to the way words are spoken.

cacophony

A harsh sound.

malfeasance

Wrongdoing, particularly by an official.

malapropism

An unintended, usually humorous, misuse of a word or words.

malodorous

Foul-smelling.

malign

To say bad things about; slander.

benign

Not harmful, kind.

benefactor

A person who gives money or a gift to another.

beneficiary

A person who receives something advantageous.