Greek Root Words in English
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The word 'philosophy' comes from the Greek 'philosophia.' What does it literally mean?
About Greek Root Words in English
Give your memory a workout with Greek Root Words in English: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Explore the ancient Greek roots that form the foundation of countless English words in science, medicine, and everyday life! Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
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1. The word 'philosophy' comes from the Greek 'philosophia.' What does it literally mean?
Answer: Love of wisdom
2. Which Greek root meaning 'star' gives us words like 'astronomy' and 'asterisk'?
Answer: Astron
3. The word 'telephone' combines two Greek roots. What do 'tele' and 'phone' mean?
Answer: Far and sound
4. Which Greek root meaning 'water' appears in words like 'hydrant' and 'dehydrate'?
Answer: Hydor
5. The word 'democracy' comes from Greek. What do 'demos' and 'kratos' mean?
Answer: People and rule
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