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VCR D 3-4
Vocabulary from Classical Roots D Lessons 3 and 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Dokein | to appear, to seem, to think |
| Doxa | opinion; judgement |
| dogma | (n) A system of doctrines put forward by an authority, esp. a church, to be absolute truth. |
| dogmatic | (adj) 1. Pertaining to a dogma. 2.Expressed in an authoritative or arrogant manner. |
| heterodox | (adj) Not in agreement with accepted beliefs; holding unorthodox opinions. |
| Gignoskein | to know |
| agnostic | (n) 1. A person who believes nothing can be known about the existence of a god. (adj) 2. Relating to the belief that the existence of a god is unknowable. |
| physiognomy | (n) The art of judging human character by facial features; facial features when regarded as revealing character. |
| prognosis | (n) A prediction of the outcome of a disease; any forecast or prediction. |
| Krinein | to separate, to decide, to judge |
| criterion | (n) A standard, rule, or test on which a decision or judgement can be made. |
| hypocrisy | (n) Pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or virtues that one does not have. |
| Mnemonikos | mindful |
| amnesty | (n) A general pardon for offenders, esp. for political offenses. |
| mnemonic | (adj) 1. Relating to or assisting the memory. (n) 2. A device used in remembering. |
| Phren, phrenus | heart, mind |
| frenetic | (adj) Frantic, frenzied. |
| schizophrenia | (n) 1. A severe mental disorder in which a person becomes unable to act or reason in a rational way, often with delusions and withdrawal from relationships. 2. A situation of extreme conflict between choices, loyalties, or ways of life. |
| Ratio | reason |
| Reor, reori, ratum | to calculate, to think |
| arraign | (v) 1. To call to court to answer charges. 2. To accuse, to charge with wrong doing. |
| rationale | (n) The reasons underlying something, often presented as a statement (used with "for"). |
| rationalize | (v) To provide a rational basis for something, often by false or self-serving reasoning. |
| Sapere | to taste, to perceive, to be sensible or wise. |
| sapient | (adj) Wise; insightful (often used ironically). |
| sage | (n) 1. A person, usually elderly, who is honored for wisdom and experience. (adj) 2. Wise; judicious. |
| Nosco, noscere, novi, notum | to get to know, to get acquainted with |
| cognition | (n) The act of perceiving or knowing. |
| cognizant | (adj) Aware; having knowledge of something. |
| connoisseur | (n) An expert or very discriminating person, esp. in matters of art and taste. |
| notorious | (adj) Widely and unfavorable known; infamous. |
| Puto, putare, putavi, putatum | to settle, to consider, to reckon |
| compute | (v) To determine by mathematics. |
| impute | (v) To attribute or ascribe a quality, esp. a fault, to a person. |
| repute | (v) To assign a reputation to (usually used with "to be"). |
| putative | (adj) Supposed; reputed. |
| Sagio, sagire | to perceive acutely or keenly with the senses or mind |
| presage | (n) 1. A sign or feeling concerning some future event; omen; foreboding. (v) 2. To give a sign or warning about the future. |
| sagacious | (adj) Shrewd; having good judgement; perceptive. |
| Scio, scire, scivi, scitum | to know, to understand |
| conscientious | (adj) 1. Guided by one's sense of right and wrong. 2. Thorough; with careful attention. |
| plebiscite | (n) A direct vote of all the people of a country or district on an important matter; a referendum. |
| prescience | (n) Knowledge of events before they occur; foresight; foreknowledge. |
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