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Greek Review Quiz 1-B
Writing for the College Bound. Vocab Test. Remember greek roots.
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12th Grade
08/27/2009

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prognosis
Definition
prediction of probable course of a disease and chance of recovery; to know beforehand
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holograph
Definition
written entirely in the handwriting of the person under whose name it appears
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bibliopole
Definition
bookseller, esp. a dealer in rare works
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eugenics
Definition
improving human species by control of hereditary factors
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epigram
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any terse, witty, pointed statement, often satirical, written upon a particular happening
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polygamy
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the practice of having two or more spouses at the same time
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endemic
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native to a particular country, nation, or region; often referring to a disease of a particular group or race of people
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heterogeneous
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composed of unrelated or unlike elements or parts
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pantophagous
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eating all forms of food; flesh, roots, leaves, etc.
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geothermal
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having to do with the internal heat of the earth
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microcosm
Definition
little world, miniature universe; small ecosystem, as a pond, rotting log, etc.
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hydrolysis
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chemical reaction in which a compound reacts with water; loosening of parts by use of water
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anachronism
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representation of something as existing or occurring at other than its proper time
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apotheosis
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act of raising a person to the status of a god; deification
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topographical
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an accurate & detailed record of a place
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allergy
Definition
hypersensitivity to something which would be harmless to most people; some other work happening within
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heliophobia
Definition
fear or dread of sunlight
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megalopolis
Definition
extensive, heavily populated, continuous urban area, including any number of cities
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cacophony
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harsh, jarring sounds; discord
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progenitor
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a forefather, ancestor in direct line; a source from which something originates
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