| Term | Definition |
|---|
| CHRONOS | Time |
| synchronize | to do at the same time |
| syn | together, same |
| chronometer | device to measure time very accurately |
| metron | measure |
| chronology | relate events in time sequence |
| logos | word, study |
| chronic | from time to time over a definite period |
| chronograph | a device to measure and record time |
| graph | to write or draw |
| chronicle | a record of events in order of time |
| anachronism | anything out of its proper historical time |
| chronic fatigue syndrome | a disease of the immune system usually charactrized by fatigue and flu-like symptoms |
| austere | (1) acting in a stern manner (2) something that is severely simple and plain |
| lament | to express sorrow or regret |
| TEMPUS/TEMPORIS | time |
| temporal | pertaining to time |
| temporary | for a limited time |
| temporize | to play for time; to stall |
| extemporaneous | to speak or act at the time without preparation |
| ex | out |
| contemporary | something that is with the current time |
| contemporaries | people who are alive at the same time |
| con | together, with |
| tempo | time in music; rate of speed at which a piece of music moves |
| malodorous | having a bad smell |
| benevolently | in a kind and well-meaning way |
| PARA | beside, along with |
| parachute | object that goes along with you as you fall and slows you down |
| parable | a story that is thrown in for comparison while teaching a lesson or moral |
| cadere | to fall |
| ballein | to throw |
| parenthesis | a statement placed beside (or within) the main sentence |
| thesis | place |
| paragraph | an editing mark beside a page of print to show needed indentation (must show this mark on the test) |
| parallel | lying along side of another line but not touching |
| allos | other |
| paratroops | soldiers who parachute down from the sky |
| paramedic | one who works along with a doctor as an aide |
| paralegal | one who works beside a lawyer as an aide |
| paraprofessional | someone who works with one who is certified in a profession |
| fiasco | a complete and often ridiculous failure |
| hirsute | very hairy |
| inter | between, among, amid |
| international | between or among nations |
| interject | to throw between |
| interaction | discussion or action between or among people |
| intervene | to come between |
| intergalactic | between or among the stars of the Milky Way; between galaxies |
| interlude | light entertainment in the midst of serious activities; a "break." |
| intermediary | one who acts as a mediator between persons. |
| interim | the time between periods or events |
| aloof | describes someone who is reserved in manner; uninvolved. |
| cerebral | of or relating to the brain; an intellectual. |
| ludus | to play |
| galactos | milk |
| venio, ventum | to come |
| ago, actum | to act, perform |
| jacio, jactum | to throw |
| natio | nation, race, kindred |
| TECHNE | art, skill |
| logos | word, study |
| technology | the study of how to do things |
| technical | pertaining to the art or skill involved in all kinds of work |
| technician | the one who is skilled in the details of an art or subject |
| architect | a master builder |
| technicality | a detail that is meaningful to a specialist |
| ARS, ARTIS | art, skill |
| archi | chief, master |
| art | the display or the application of a skill |
| artillery | equipment for war |
| inert | not skilled, inactive, sluggish |
| articulate | the art of speaking clearly |
| ars poetica | the art of poetry |
| chattel | an item of personal, movable property; also, a slave |
| incongruous | not appropriate; unsuited to the surroundings |
| in | not |
| artiller | equip |
| BIOS | life |
| logos | word/study |
| biology | study of life |
| autobiography | written life story of one's self |
| microbe | tiny form of life |
| bionic | life-like |
| antibiotic | medicine that fights living forms which invade the body |
| biodegradable | destruction of organic material by a microorganism |
| biopsy | examination of live tissues taken from the body |
| biosphere | the part of the earth that extends from its crust out into the surrounding atmosphere and contains living organisms. |
| symbiotic | living together in a close relationship that benefits both |
| biomedicine | branch of science that studies the effects of the environment on the human body, especially during space travel |
| sym | together |
| op | sight |
| micro | small |
| anti | against |
| autos | self |
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