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What does the term 'gauche' imply when used in English?
What does the term 'gauche' imply when used in English?
- Quick-witted responses
- Awkwardness in physical movements
- Skillful handling of situations
- Clumsiness in social contexts (correct)
Which term describes a person who hates marriage?
Which term describes a person who hates marriage?
- Misanthrope
- Misogynist
- Misogamist (correct)
- Anthropologist
What is the meaning of the word 'adroit'?
What is the meaning of the word 'adroit'?
- Loves marriage
- Awkward or clumsy
- Skillful in mental faculties (correct)
- Hates mankind
What does the root 'gamos' refer to?
What does the root 'gamos' refer to?
What does the term 'philanthropist' mean?
What does the term 'philanthropist' mean?
What does the prefix 'ambi-' mean?
What does the prefix 'ambi-' mean?
Which component means 'woman'?
Which component means 'woman'?
What is the meaning of the root 'mono-'?
What is the meaning of the root 'mono-'?
Which of the following prefixes indicates a direction outward?
Which of the following prefixes indicates a direction outward?
The suffix '-ist' typically denotes what?
The suffix '-ist' typically denotes what?
What does the prefix 'ambi-' indicate in the words introvert, extrovert, and ambivert?
What does the prefix 'ambi-' indicate in the words introvert, extrovert, and ambivert?
What is the primary meaning of the Latin word 'dexter'?
What is the primary meaning of the Latin word 'dexter'?
What do the words 'introvert' and 'extrovert' share in common regarding their construction?
What do the words 'introvert' and 'extrovert' share in common regarding their construction?
What misconception about left-handedness is mentioned in the content?
What misconception about left-handedness is mentioned in the content?
What is the common suffix that indicates the noun form of a word is used in examples like 'vanity' and 'quality'?
What is the common suffix that indicates the noun form of a word is used in examples like 'vanity' and 'quality'?
What is the primary definition of bigamy?
What is the primary definition of bigamy?
Which term refers to the practice where specifically a woman has two or more husbands?
Which term refers to the practice where specifically a woman has two or more husbands?
Which suffix is commonly associated with indicating a person?
Which suffix is commonly associated with indicating a person?
What does the term polygamy generally refer to?
What does the term polygamy generally refer to?
What is the role of the suffix '-ic' in English word formation?
What is the role of the suffix '-ic' in English word formation?
Which term is least likely associated with the practice of asceticism?
Which term is least likely associated with the practice of asceticism?
Which term is correctly matched to its definition?
Which term is correctly matched to its definition?
What is the meaning of the term polygynous?
What is the meaning of the term polygynous?
Study Notes
Origins and Related Words
- Introvert, extrovert, and ambivert all stem from the Latin verb verto, meaning "to turn."
- Introvert: A person whose thoughts are constantly turned inwards.
- Extrovert: A person whose thoughts are constantly turned outwards.
- Ambivert: A person whose thoughts are turned both inwards and outwards.
- Ambidextrous: Able to use both hands with equal skill, derived from the prefix ambi- meaning "both" and dexter meaning "right hand."
- Dexterous: Skillful, derived from the Latin word dexter meaning "right hand."
- Sinister: Derived from the Latin word for "left hand," and now meaning threatening, evil, or dangerous.
Review of Etymology
- Key prefixes:
- ego: Self, I
- alter: Other
- intro-: Inside
- extro-: Outside
- verto: Turn
- ambi-: Both
- misein: Hate
- anthropos: Mankind
- gyne: Woman
- gamos: Marriage
- asketes: Monk
- centrum: Centre
- mania: Madness
- dexter: Right hand
- sinister: Left hand
- gauche: Left hand
- droit: Right hand
- monos: One
- bi-: Two
- polys: Many
- andros: Male
- Key suffixes:
- -ist: Person who (noun suffix)
Gauche and Droit
- Gauche (French for left hand): In English, it implies clumsiness, particularly in social situations.
- Droit (French for right hand): In English, adroit means skillful, especially in the use of mental faculties.
Love, Hate, and Marriage
- Misanthrope: Hates mankind (Greek anthropos).
- Misogynist: Hates women (Greek gyne).
- Misogamist: Hates marriage (Greek gamos).
- Anthropology: The study of human development, derived from anthropos (mankind) and logos (study).
- Philanthropist: Someone who loves mankind and contributes financially or through time/energy to help those in need.
- Gynaecologist: A medical specialist who treats female disorders.
- Monogamy: The custom of one marriage at a time, derived from monos (one) and gamos (marriage).
- Bigamy: Two marriages at a time, derived from bi- (two) and gamos (marriage).
- Polygamy: Multiple marriages at once, derived from polys (many) and gamos (marriage).
- Polygyny: The correct term for multiple marriages, where a man has multiple wives (from polys (many) + gyne (woman).
- Polyandry: A form of marriage where a woman has two or more husbands, derived from polys (many) + andros (male).
Making Friends With Suffixes
- Suffixes used to indicate noun categories:
- -ist: Person
- -y: Practice or attitude
- -ic or -ous: Adjective
Living Alone and Liking It
- Ascetic: A monk or hermit who lives a lonely life, rejecting the pleasures of the world, derived from the Greek word asketes.
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Description
This quiz explores the origins of terms related to personality such as introvert, extrovert, and ambivert. Additionally, it delves into key prefixes and their meanings, enhancing your understanding of language roots. Test your knowledge of etymology and the fascinating connections between words.
