Greek Words You Probably Know (or Can Guess!

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Exercise:
1. Guess the English meanings of the Greek words listed. Write your guess in column 2.
2. Think of English words that are derived from the Greek words. Write these in column 3.
Notes:
1. In many cases (but not always!) the related English word is more easily recognized by simply
dropping the - ending of the Greek word.
2. Many words in this list (but not all!) ending in - are present tense verbs with the pronoun I
attached. Example: I hear (compare the English word acoustics).
3. Many times the English meaning of a Greek word is only remotely connected with English
words based on Greek roots. Just guess at the English meaning if you are not sure and well
discuss these words in class.

Greek Word

English Meaning

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Greek Word

English Meaning

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Greek Word

English Meaning

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Greek Word

English Meaning

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Greek Word

English Meaning

I speak

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Greek Word

English Meaning

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Greek Word

English Meaning

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