10th grade Vocabulary

Greek Word Roots Part II

MIS: “hate” (MIS means the

opposite of PHIL).

• Hatred of males

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Misandry (n)

• Hatred of women.

Misogyny(n):

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Misanthropy (n):

Hatred of humanity.

Jonathon Swift wrote,

“My hate is general, I detest all men;Some because they are wicked and do evil,Others because they tolerate the wicked,Refusing them the active vigorous scornWhich vice should stimulate in virtuous minds.”

Hatred of anything new (innovations).

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• Hatred of argument, reasoning, or discussion.

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Misology (n):

DYS: “bad,” “ill,” “difficult”

• Inflammation of the large intestine.

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Dysentry (n):

• Impairment of the ability to read.

Dyslexia (n):

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• . Imaginary place where living

conditions are dreadful.

Dystopia (n):

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Dystrophy (n):

1. faulty nutrition2. muscle disorder

• Sense of great unhappiness or dissatisfaction.

Dysphoria (n):