Grading Period 1 Vocab

Amphi

Greek

Definition: Both

Ex:

Amphitheater- theater with an audience on both sides of the central stage area

Amphibian- animals that can live and breathe both in water and on land

Infans/ Infantis

Latin

Definition: inability to speak

Ex:

Infant- speechless; on who cannot yet speak

Infantile- behaving like an infant or child

Archos

Greek

Definition: chief (leader), principle (idea), primitive

Ex:

Archaeology- study of the beginnings of man

Architect- one who designs new buildings

Circum

Latin

Definition: around about

Ex:

Circumference- the line that forms a circle

Circus- A rounded arena surrounded by seating for performances by trained animals, acrobats, clowns, etc.

Holos

Greek

Definition: whole, entire, complete

Ex:

Whole- healthy, unhurt, entire, total

Holocaust- complete devastation or destruction by fire

Anthropos

Greek

Definition: man, mankind, humankind

Ex:

Anthropology- the study of man kind

Philanthropist- a generous giver to education, charity, or social work

Medicus

Latin

Definition: physician

Ex:

Medicinal- having properties of a medicine; curative, remedial

Medicare- US Government program of medical insurance for aged or disabled persons

Cor / Cordis

Latin

Definition: heart

Ex:

Core- the central or innermost part; the “heart” of anything

Discourage- to dishearten

Peri

Greek

Definition: around, near

Ex:

Perimeter- distance around the outside of an area

Peripheral- carry around the outside

Sanus

Latin

Definition: healthy, not diseased or injured

Ex:

Sanity- mental health or soundness

Sanitary- clean and healthy