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Reading 200-01
Word Power 1-3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Egotist | Selfish |
| Altruist | Helper |
| Introvert | Shy, anti-social |
| Extrovert | Outgoing, full of spirit |
| Ambivert | Mixture of Extrovert/Introvert |
| Misanthrope | Someone who hates everyone. |
| Misogynist | You hate women. |
| Misogamist | Hates marriage. |
| Ascetic | Doesn't pursue the pleasure of the flesh. |
| Alter | Other |
| Altruism | Philosophy practiced by Altruists. |
| Altruistic | Actions benefiting others. |
| Alternate | Another choice. |
| Alteration | Change of course. |
| Altercation | Verbal dispute. |
| Alter Ego | Other self. |
| Ambidextrous | Ability to use both hands. |
| Dexterous | Skillful |
| Dexterity | Skill |
| -ous | Common adjective suffix. |
| -ity | Common noun suffix. |
| Dexter | Right hand |
| Sinister | Left Hand |
| Gauche | French word for left hand. |
| Droit | French word for right hand. |
| Anthropos | Mankind |
| Philanthropist | One who loves mankind. |
| Gyne | Root word for Women. |
| Gynecologist | Medical specialist who treats female disorders. |
| Gamos | Root word for marriage. |
| Monos | One |
| Bi- | two |
| Polys | Many |
| Monogamy | One marriage |
| Bigamy | Two marriages |
| Polygamy | Many marriages |
| Polyandry | Woman with 2 or more husbands. |
| -ist | Common suffix for a person. |
| -y | Practice, attitude |
| Asketes | Monk, Hermit |
| Asceticism | Practice of Ascetic |