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8th Grade Greek & La
Week 19
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ORNIS/ORNITHOS | bird (G) |
| AVIS | bird (L) |
| GREX/GREGIS | flock, herd, drove, group, troop, company (L) |
| OMNIS | each, every, all (L) |
| AMPHI | both (G) |
| AMBI | on both sides, around, surround (L) |
| EU | well, good, pleasant (G) |
| ornithology | study of the nature and habits of birds |
| ornithivorous | bird eating |
| ornithotrophe | place to feed and observe birds |
| ornithophile | lover of birds |
| aviary | a large building where birds are kept |
| aviation | aerial navigation by means of an airplane; the science of powered flight; design and development of aircraft |
| aviator | pilot of an airplane |
| aviculture | the raising of and caring for birds, especially wild birds in captivity |
| gregarious | living in herds, flocks, or social groups; fond of company, socially outgoing and friendly |
| congregate | gather together as a group |
| congregation | a flock of churchgoers gathered together to worship with a cleric as shepherd |
| segregate | to separate from the group |
| omnipotent | all powerful |
| omnipresent | present everywhere |
| omniscient | all knowing |
| omnibus | vehicle capable of carrying many passengers |
| amphitheater | theater with audience on both sides of the central stage area |
| amphibian | animal, including frogs, toads,salamanders, which can live and breathe both in water and on land |
| amphora | a large jar or jug with handles on both sides for carrying liquids |
| amphoric sound | a sound made by blowing across the mouth of a bottle or jug |
| ambidextrous | able to use both hands with equal skill |
| ambivalent | to be attracted and repulsed at the same time; undecided |
| ambiguous | doubtful or uncertain; a feeling of being driven in two or more directions |
| ambience | environment, surroundings, atmosphere |
| eulogy | a speech of praise for deceased person |
| euphoria | a feeling of well being or elation |
| evangelist | one who brings good news |
| euphemism | substitution of a mild or indirect word for one which is thought to be offensive or blunt |