Vocabulary from Classical Roots | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Vocabulary with the Latin/Greek roots

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The International Labor Organization helps to ensure HUMANE conditions in the workplace.

having human qualities of kindness or compassion

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The meain characters of Ernest Hemingway's novels are often VIRILE men who risk danger in war or sport.

having masculine characteristics such as strength and assertiveness

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The union president's FEMINISM led him to demand equal pay for women who perform the same jobs as men.

The belief that women should have the same rights as men.

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As company director, she became an AUTOCRAT, making all decisions without taking advice.

A dominating person; a ruler with absolute power

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Cleopatra's EGOTISM may have resulted from her power, ability, and charm.

boastfulness, selfishness, conceit

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HUMANISM is a philosophy in which interests and values of ____ are of primary importance

human beings

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ANTHROPOLOGY is the study of the origins, development, and customs of ____.

human beings

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A MISANTHROPE is person who hates all ___.

people

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What does autonomy mean? (Hint: the Greek root "nomos" mean "law")

self-governing; independent

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A gynecologist treats primarily (men/women/kids)?

women

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