Roots
What does the root ideo mean?
idea
What does the root klept/klepto mean?
What does the word ideogeny mean?
origin of ideas
What word has the following definition:
system of interrelated social beliefs and valuesideology
Complete the following sentence:
A person who suffers from ___________ would most likely not enjoy reading.
bibliophobia
What does the root psych/psycho mean?
mind, spirit
What does the root mania mean?
intense craving, loss of reason
What does the word astrogeology mean?
study of the structure and composition of heavenly bodies
What word has the following definition:
abnormal talkativenesslogomania
Complete the following sentence:
_______________ explains the nature and configuration of our solar system.
Astronomy
What does the root naut mean?
sailor, ship
What does the root phile mean?
love, loving
What does the word bibliophile mean?
lover of books
What word has the following definition:
device used to measure the proportions of the human body
anthropometer
Complete the following sentence:
The renowned humanitarian showed his ____________ in several ways.
philanthropy
What does the root astro mean?
star, heavens
What does the root phob mean?
fear of
What does the word anthropoid mean?
resembling man
What word has the following definition:
persistent craving to steal
kleptomania
Complete the following sentence:
The advertising agent tired to create a _____________ to draw attention to the new product.
What does the root biblio mean?
book
What does the root anthrop/anthropo mean?
mankind, man
What does the word eulogy mean?
speech in praise of someone
What word has the following definition:
study of the influence of the stars on humans
astrology
Complete the following sentence:
The Russian government in the 1950s was a form of totalitarian _____________.
ideocracy