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Which of the following best describes a 'misanthrope'?
Which of the following best describes a 'misanthrope'?
- Someone who creates art.
- Someone who loves humanity and actively works to help others.
- Someone who is indifferent to the well being of others.
- Someone who hates people. (correct)
'Artificial' refers to something that occurs naturally, especially as a copy of something natural.
'Artificial' refers to something that occurs naturally, especially as a copy of something natural.
False (B)
What does the root 'Anthro' mean?
What does the root 'Anthro' mean?
man / mankind
The term 'homicide' refers to the ______ of a human being.
The term 'homicide' refers to the ______ of a human being.
Match the following roots with their meanings:
Match the following roots with their meanings:
Choose the best definition of 'aptitude'.
Choose the best definition of 'aptitude'.
Diction is solely about the clearness of spoken language.
Diction is solely about the clearness of spoken language.
What prefix signifies 'one'?
What prefix signifies 'one'?
To formally charge someone with a crime is to ______ them.
To formally charge someone with a crime is to ______ them.
Match the following words with their definitions:
Match the following words with their definitions:
Which of the following words describes someone who is very skilled at something?
Which of the following words describes someone who is very skilled at something?
To 'contradict' means to agree with something.
To 'contradict' means to agree with something.
What is the scientific name for human beings?
What is the scientific name for human beings?
To 'adorn' means to ______ or to make something more beautiful.
To 'adorn' means to ______ or to make something more beautiful.
Match the following prefixes with their meanings:
Match the following prefixes with their meanings:
Which of the following is the best example of 'philanthropy'?
Which of the following is the best example of 'philanthropy'?
An 'android' is a type of operating system for smartphones.
An 'android' is a type of operating system for smartphones.
What does the suffix '-cide' signify?
What does the suffix '-cide' signify?
'Anthropology' is the study of human beings and their ______.
'Anthropology' is the study of human beings and their ______.
Match the following words with their appropriate descriptions:
Match the following words with their appropriate descriptions:
Flashcards
Homo sapiens
Homo sapiens
The scientific name for human beings.
Homicide
Homicide
The murder of a human being.
Anthropology
Anthropology
The study of human beings and their culture.
Misanthrope
Misanthrope
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Philanthropy
Philanthropy
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Android
Android
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Artisan
Artisan
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Artificial
Artificial
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Artifice
Artifice
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Adorn
Adorn
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Ornate
Ornate
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Adapt
Adapt
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Apt
Apt
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Aptitude
Aptitude
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Adept
Adept
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Inept
Inept
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Dictate
Dictate
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Indict
Indict
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Diction
Diction
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Edict
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Study Notes
Vocabulary
- Homo sapiens is the scientific term for human beings.
- Homicide: Is the act of murdering another human.
- Anthropology is the study of humans and culture.
- Misanthrope: Refers to one who hates people.
- Examples: Lord Voldemort, Ebeneezer Scrooge, Eeyore.
- Philanthropy is the act of charitable giving to better other's lives.
- Android: A robot or machine that resembles a human.
- Artisan: Person who creates art.
- Artificial: Something made or produced by humans that does not occur naturally.
- Artifice: Refers to deception.
- Adorn is to decorate or make something pretty.
- Ornate: Refering to something with complicated decorations.
- Ornate language uses complex words and phrases that may include adjectives or figurative language.
- Adapt is to modify.
- Apt means something is well-suited or fitting.
- Aptitude is an ability to perform something naturally.
- Adept means to be highly skilled at something.
- Inept means to be clumsy.
- Dictate is reciting words for someone else to write down.
- Indict is to formally accuse someone of a crime.
- Diction: Refers to word choice, articulation, and vocal expression in speech.
- Edict is a declaration.
- Contradict: Disagreeing or going against.
- Dialogue: A conversation or speech between multiple people.
- Monologue: A speech given by one person.
- Example: Hamlet's "To be or not to be" speech.
- Prologue: Serves as an introduction to a literary or musical work.
Prefixes
- Mis- signifies "bad" or "wrong."
- Mono- signifies "one."
- Dia- signifies "through" or "between."
Suffixes
- -ial indicates quality of relating to.
- -cide means "to kill" or "to cut."
Roots
- Hom, Andro, and Anthro all pertain to "man" or "human/mankind".
- Art means "art".
- Orn means "to decorate".
- apt/ept refers to fitting or suitability.
- Dict comes from Latin dicere/dictus and means "to speak".
- Log is derived from the Greek logos, meaning "speech".
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