Greek Rooots #2

Agnostic

• Definition: A person who believes that the existence of God, the divine, or the supernatural is unknown or unknowable; someone who holds the view that the truth of certain claims (such as religious beliefs) is uncertain.

Autograph

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

Telegram

• Definition: A message sent by telegraph, typically a short, formal communication, often delivered in writing and sent over long distances by telegraphic or electronic means.

Paragraph

• Definition: A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme or idea, beginning on a new line and often indented or separated by spacing.

Gymnastics

• Definition: A sport that involves exercises and performances requiring physical strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination, often performed on equipment such as bars, beams, and mats.

Gymnasium

• Definition: A large room or building equipped for physical exercise, sports, and other physical activities. It can also refer to a school or institution where such activities are practiced.

Hydrogen

• Definition: A chemical element with the symbol H and atomic number 1. It is the lightest and most abundant chemical substance in the universe, primarily found in stars and gas giants, and forms the basis of water (H₂O).

Hydrodynamics

• Definition: The branch of physics that deals with the movement of fluids (especially water) and the forces acting on them.

Hydroplane

• Definition: A type of boat designed to skim across the surface of water at high speed, or, in the context of aviation, an aircraft that loses traction with the runway or ground due to water or another substance, often causing a loss of control.

Hypnosis

• Definition: A trance-like state of focused attention, heightened suggestibility, and deep relaxation, often induced by a practitioner to promote positive changes in behavior or to manage pain.

Hypnotic

• Definition: Relating to or inducing hypnosis, or having qualities that cause a trance-like state or intense focus.

Hypnotize

• Definition: To induce a state of hypnosis in someone; to put someone into a trance-like state where they are more open to suggestion.

Hypodermic

• Definition: Relating to the layer of tissue beneath the skin (the hypodermis), often used to describe injections or needles that are inserted under the skin.

Hypotension

• Definition: Abnormally low blood pressure, which can lead to dizziness, fainting, and other health issues.

Hypothermia

• Definition: A medical condition in which the body temperature drops below the normal range (usually below 95°F or 35°C), often caused by prolonged exposure to cold temperatures.

Monolith

• Definition: A large, upright stone or rock, typically a single massive block, often erected as a monument or part of a structure.

Megalth

• Definition: A large stone used in prehistoric monuments, such as Stonehenge. It can refer to structures built with such stones, like megalithic tombs or monuments.

Dialogue

• Definition: A conversation between two or more people or characters, especially in a literary work, play, or film.

Monologue

• Definition: A long speech by one person, typically in a play, film, or other performance, or the extended expression of thoughts by a single speaker.

Epilogue

• Definition: A concluding section at the end of a literary work, speech, or performance that provides closure or additional information about the characters or plot after the main events.

Logical

• Definition: Relating to clear, sound reasoning; following a correct or reasonable sequence of thought. Something that is logical is coherent and consistent with principles of reasoning.

Diameter

• Definition: A straight line that passes through the center of a circle or sphere, connecting two points on the circumference or surface. The distance across the circle or sphere through its center.

Metric

• Definition: A system of measurement based on the number 10, such as meters, liters, and grams. It is used internationally for scientific, economic, and most everyday measurements.

Millimeter

• Definition: A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter (0.001 m).

Microscope

• Definition: An instrument used to view objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye, typically using lenses to magnify them.

Microorganism

• Definition: A microscopic organism, such as a bacterium, fungus, or virus, often a single-celled organism that can be found in many environments.

Mimic

• Definition: To imitate or copy the actions, speech, or behavior of another person or thing, often for amusement or to impersonate.

Mime

• Definition: A form of theatrical performance that involves acting without speech, using gestures and facial expressions to convey meaning or tell a story.

Mimeograph

• Definition: An early machine used for making copies of documents by forcing ink through a stencil. It was widely used before photocopying became common.

Misoneism

• Definition: A hatred or fear of change or new things, particularly in the context of cultural or technological progress.

Misogyny

• Definition: The hatred, dislike, or prejudice against women.

Monogamy

• Definition: The practice or condition of having only one partner at a time, especially in the context of marriage or romantic relationships.

Monograph

• Definition: A detailed and scholarly written work or study on a single subject, typically an academic or scientific topic.

Moron

• Definition: A derogatory term for a person considered to be very foolish or unintelligent (historically used as a psychological term, but now considered offensive).

Moronic

• Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a moron; extremely foolish or lacking intelligence.

Pseudomorph

• Definition: A mineral or crystal that has taken the form of another mineral, often due to chemical changes or weathering.

Metamorphosis

• Definition: A complete change in form, structure, or substance, especially in biological development (e.g., the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly).

Neurology

• Definition: The branch of medicine and biology that deals with the study and treatment of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Nervous

• Definition: Related to or affecting the nerves or nervous system; often referring to a state of anxiety, agitation, or excitement.

Neuritis

• Definition: Inflammation of a nerve, often causing pain, weakness, or numbness in the affected area.