Units 1 and 2 Foster

DEM

People

Democracy

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members, typically through elected representatives.

Demagogue

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

Epidemic

A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

Pandemic

An epidemic that has spread over multiple countries or continents, affecting a large number of people.

Demography

The study of statistics such as births, deaths, income, or the incidence of disease, which illustrate the changing structure of human populations.

CRAT/CRACY

rule, govern, authority

Bureaucrat/Bureaucracy

An official in a government department; a system of government where most decisions are made by state officials rather than elected representatives.

Autocrat/Autocracy

A ruler who has absolute power; a system of government by one person with absolute power.

Plutocrat/Plutocracy

A person whose power comes from their wealth; government by the wealthy.

Technocrat/Technocracy

A person who rules or has authority based on technical knowledge; government or control by technical experts.

Aristocrat/Aristocracy

A member of the nobility; government by a privileged class or nobility.

CHRON

time

Chronic

Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.

Chronicle

A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.

Anachronism

Something or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time.

Chronometer

An instrument for measuring time accurately.

Synchronize

To cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.

FLU/FLUX

flow

Influenza

A contagious viral infection that attacks the respiratory system.

Confluence

The junction of two rivers, especially rivers of approximately equal width; a coming together.

Influential

Having great influence on someone or something.

Superfluous

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Affluent

Having a great deal of money; wealthy.

VID/VIS

see

Vista

A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.

Improvidence

Not having or showing foresight; lack of prudence.

Providence

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power.

Visionary

Thinking about or planning the future with imagination or wisdom.

Evident

Clearly seen or understood; obvious.

SUB

Under, beneath, below

Subterfuge

A trick or tactic used to avoid something; deception (underhanded means)

Subordinate

Lower in rank or position

Subjugate

To bring under control; to conquer

Subversive

Intending to undermine or overthrow

Subliminal

Below the level of consciousness

Subculture

A cultural group within a larger culture

Insubordination

Defiance of authority; refusal to obey

Subterranean

Existing or situated below the ground

Subconscious

Not fully aware; below the level of consciousness

ANT

Before

Ante

A stake put up before playing (also means before)

Antecedent

Something that comes before

Antebellum

Before the war (especially the American Civil War)

Antemortem

Before death

Antemeridian (AM)

Before noon

Antechamber

A small room leading to a main one

Antenatal

Before birth; prenatal

BIBLIO

Book

Bibliophile

A person who loves books

Bibliophobe

A person who hates or fears books

Bibliography

A list of books or sources used or referenced

CIRCUM

Around

Circumvent

To find a way around (an obstacle)

Circumscribe

To limit or enclose within boundaries

Circumnavigate

To sail or travel all the way around something

Circumstance

A condition or fact that affects a situation

Circumlocution

Talking around a subject; using more words than necessary

Circumference

The distance around a circle

Circumcise

To cut around; often refers to a surgical procedure

TELE

Far, distant

Telekinesis

The ability to move objects with the mind

Telepathy

Communication through means other than the known senses

Telegraph

A system for transmitting messages over long distances

Telephoto

A type of camera lens designed to photograph distant subjects