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Vocab Lesson 1
The Person, Vocab from classical roots C
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| humane | adj. Having worthy qualities of human beings, such as kindness or compassion |
| humanism | n. a philosophy in which interests and values of human beings are of priority |
| humanities | n. branches of knowledge concerned with human beings and their culture, philosophy, literature and the fine arts |
| anthropology | n. the scientific study of the origins, cultural development, and customs of human beings |
| misanthrope | n. a person who hates all people |
| homicide | n. killing of one person by another, a murderer |
| virile | adj. having certain characteristics traditionally associated with masculinity, esp. physical strength, vitality, and agressiveness |
| gynecology | n. the branch of medicine dealing with disorders and treatment of the reproductive system in women |
| feminism | n. the belief that women should have the same political and economic rights as men |
| feminist | n. a supporter of feminism |
| autocrat | n. a ruler who has absolute or unlimited power, a dominating person |
| automaton | n. person who behaves in mechanical, routine manner |
| autonomy | n. the condition of being self-governing; independence |
| autopsy | n. the examination of a corpse to determine the cause of death |
| egoism | n. conceit, selfishness, arrogance |