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Cool Greek Words Flashcards
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Cool Greek Words Flashcards

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What does the word 'aegis' mean?

  • distance
  • shield (correct)
  • model
  • myth
  • What prefix denotes distance?

    tele-

    What is the archetype?

    the original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied

    What is a myth?

    <p>a traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of acrobat?

    <p>someone who walks on the edge, often on tiptoe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cemetery derive from?

    <p>Greek word koimame, meaning 'to sleep'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cynicism refer to?

    <p>a school of Ancient Greek philosophers known as the Cynics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does democracy mean?

    <p>power to the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word dinosaur mean?

    <p>terrible lizard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Europe mean in Greek?

    <p>broad eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the word galaxy?

    <p>Greek word for milk, gala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hermaphrodite?

    <p>an organism with both male and female reproductive organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distance does a marathon cover?

    <p>42.1 km or 26.1 miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is marmalade made from?

    <p>honey and apple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does melancholy mean?

    <p>gloominess caused by excess black bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does music literally mean?

    <p>art of the Muses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes narcissism?

    <p>falling in love with one’s own reflection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does panic derive from?

    <p>the goat-god Pan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does phobia mean?

    <p>an irrational fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does planet mean?

    <p>to wander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sarcasm mean?

    <p>the act of stripping someone's flesh off with comments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Greek Words and Their Origins

    • Aegis: Refers to a shield or protection, symbolizing support for an individual or organization.
    • Tele-: Prefix meaning distance or far-reaching.
    • Archetype: Represents the original model or first form from which all similar things are copied; prevalent in literature and art as a recurring theme or motif.
    • Myth: A traditional narrative explaining history, natural or social phenomena, often featuring supernatural elements.
    • Acrobat: Derives from "akri" (tip, edge) and "vaino" (to walk); signifies someone who performs feats on the edge, such as walking on tiptoes.
    • Cemetery: Originates from "koimame" (to sleep), linked to "koimitirion" (dormitory), illustrating a resting place.
    • Cynicism: Associated with the ancient Greek philosophical school of the Cynics; its name relates to a location tied to a myth about a dog snatching a sacrificial offering.
    • Democracy: Combines "demos" (people) and "kratos" (power), literally translating to power held by the people.
    • Dinosaur: Comprises "deinos" (terrible) and "savra" (lizard), characterizing these prehistoric creatures.
    • Europe: The name stems from "evrys" (broad) and "ops" (eye), tied to the myth of Zeus's romantic encounter with Europa.
    • Galaxy: Comes from "gala" (milk), linked to the creation myth of the Milky Way involving Heracles and Hera’s breast milk.
    • Hermaphrodite: Describes an organism possessing both male and female reproductive structures.
    • Marathon: A long-distance race of 42.1 km, inspired by the legendary run of Pheidippides from Marathon to Athens after a battle.
    • Marmalade: Though often attributed to Portuguese, it combines "meli" (honey) and "milo" (apple) from Greek origins.
    • Melancholy: Derives from "melas" (black) and "khole" (bile), reflecting an ancient belief that bodily humors affect mood.
    • Music: Literally means "art of the Muses," the nine goddesses representing arts and sciences; reflects the original purpose of a museum.
    • Narcissism: Roots from the myth of Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection, showcasing themes of vanity and lost love.
    • Panic: Named after Pan, the goat-god of the wilderness who instilled fear, often depicted with a pan flute.
    • Phobia: Indicates an irrational fear, derived from a Greek word meaning terror.
    • Planet: Comes from "planomai" (to wander), reflecting the movement of celestial bodies.
    • Sarcasm: Derived from "sarx" (flesh), indicating the metaphorical act of delivering harsh comments.

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