Greek Vocabulary: Aromatic

Greek Vocabulary Words

• Aromatic

  • Originates from Greek aromatikos, meaning "fragrant, odorous, spicy".
  • Describes something with a sweet, penetrating smell.
  • Related forms include aroma (noun), aromatize (verb), and aromaticity (noun).
  • Antonyms include fetid, musty, and odorless.

• Austere

  • Comes from Greek austeros meaning "harsh, severe".
  • Defines a stern or strict demeanor and lifestyle.
  • Related forms are austerely (adverb) and austerity (noun).
  • Antonyms include affable and indulgent.

• Blasphemy

  • Derived from Greek blasphemos, indicating "evil-speaking".
  • Refers to profane speech about God or sacred matters.
  • Related forms include blaspheme (verb), blasphemous (adjective).
  • Antonyms are adoration and reverence.

• Dogma

  • Originates from Greek dogma, meaning "opinion, doctrine, decree".
  • Represents a belief or principle, often proclaimed authoritatively.
  • Related forms include dogmatic (adjective) and dogmatism (noun).

• Enigma

  • Comes from the Greek ainigma, meaning "to speak in riddles".
  • Describes an obscure puzzle or baffling person/situation.
  • Related forms include enigmatic (adjective) and enigmatize (verb).
  • Antonyms are answer and solution.

• Heresy

  • Derived from Greek hairesis, meaning "a taking, choosing".
  • Refers to beliefs that deviate from established religious doctrines.

Additional Vocabulary Terms

• Ironic

  • Originates from Greek eironeia, meaning "ignorance purposely affected".
  • Characterized by conveying the opposite of the literal meaning.
  • Related forms include ironically (adverb) and irony (noun).

• Labyrinth

  • Comes from Greek laburinthos, meaning "palace of the double hatchet".
  • Refers to intricate structures or systems with complex paths.
  • Related forms include labyrinthian and labyrinthine (adjectives).

• Pathos

  • Originates from Greek pathos, meaning "suffering".
  • Describes a quality in literature or art that evokes sympathy or compassion.
  • Antonyms include pitilessness and ruthlessness.

• Proselytize

  • Comes from Greek proserkhesthai, meaning "to go to".
  • Refers to the act of attempting to convert others to a different belief.
  • Related forms include proselytizer (noun).

• Prototype

  • Derived from Greek prototupos, meaning "original" with proto- indicating "first".
  • Represents an original standard for future models.
  • Related forms are prototypical and prototypic (adjectives).

• Zealot

  • Originates from Greek zelotes linked to zelos meaning "zeal".
  • Refers to a person with fanatic devotion or commitment.
  • Related forms include zealotry (noun) and zealous (adjective).
  • Antonyms are moderate and pacifist.