Details Title: Greek Review Quiz 1-B Description: Writing for the College Bound. Vocab Test. Remember greek roots. Total Flash Cards: 20 Created: 08/27/2009 15:55:52		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Writing Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term prognosis Definition prediction of probable course of a disease and chance of recovery; to know beforehand Term holograph Definition written entirely in the handwriting of the person under whose name it appears Term bibliopole Definition bookseller, esp. a dealer in rare works Term eugenics Definition improving human species by control of hereditary factors Term epigram Definition any terse, witty, pointed statement, often satirical, written upon a particular happening Term polygamy Definition the practice of having two or more spouses at the same time Term endemic Definition native to a particular country, nation, or region; often referring to a disease of a particular group or race of people Term heterogeneous Definition composed of unrelated or unlike elements or parts Term pantophagous Definition eating all forms of food; flesh, roots, leaves, etc. Term geothermal Definition having to do with the internal heat of the earth Term microcosm Definition little world, miniature universe; small ecosystem, as a pond, rotting log, etc. Term hydrolysis Definition chemical reaction in which a compound reacts with water; loosening of parts by use of water Term anachronism Definition representation of something as existing or occurring at other than its proper time Term apotheosis Definition act of raising a person to the status of a god; deification Term topographical Definition an accurate & detailed record of a place Term allergy Definition hypersensitivity to something which would be harmless to most people; some other work happening within Term heliophobia Definition fear or dread of sunlight Term megalopolis Definition extensive, heavily populated, continuous urban area, including any number of cities Term cacophony Definition harsh, jarring sounds; discord Term progenitor Definition a forefather, ancestor in direct line; a source from which something originates