#1 GREEK WORD POWER
All 20 of the words selected to test your knowledge of Greek words that have been anglicized can be found in the articles published in this the first issue of Greek Ethos. Select the proper meaning of each word
GRADING SYSTEM: 8-13 words, GOOD; 14-16 EXCELLENT;17-20 ARISTA!
1 agony A tequila plant B agencyC game battle D anguish
2 autonomous A rules for autos B self governingC automatic ιindependence D nomadic tribes
3 cataclysmA enema B flooding deluge C waterfall D against bad lyrics
4 chronological A logical person B crop science C humming a tune D order of occurrence
5 democracy A demographic origin B loud cries C majority rule D governed by a mayor
6 diasporaA allergy spores B diaper in Greek C transparent D people dispersion
7 ecstasy A rapturous delight B ecological event C space economy D ecology
8 eons A virus B centuries C sons D goddess of dawn
9 ethnicity A ancestry B egoism C section of a city D Greek
10 ethos A echoes from far awayB Ethiopia man C distinguishing characterD gasoline from ethanol
11 gymnasium A gypsum factory B ancient city C gypsy place D exercise/train in the nude
12 hierarchyA priest B hurrying C hydrant D administrative system
13 historicA hystericalB important past event C drug for allergy D part of a hitch
14 kilometers A weight in kilos B elevation in meters C measure in kilos D thousands of meters
15 labyrinthineA laboratories at OSU B thin lady C lab fire D complicated layout
16 lexicon A LexingtonKY man B dictionary C Japanese car model D blood disease
17 magical A magazine from abroad B charming C magnetic attraction D maniacal
18 metamorphosis A a change in appearance B parable story C translation D mathematics
19 musical A harmonious and melodic B battling the Muses C cacophonous poetry D monetary unit
20 orthodox A Jewish B strange C religious doctrine D insecticide of phosphorus
#2 GREEK WORD POWER:
This list of anglicized Greek words was compiled by Nikos Apostolakis,
1Organizer:A. organplayerB. one who managesC. surgical specialty D. causes orgasm.
2 Seismic: A. sisterly loveB. subject to earthquakesC: lonelyD: sister imitation.
3 Stadium:A. ancient Greek unit of length B. full of static C. "stand up" in Latin D. 30w speaker stereo.
4 Philhellene: A. Collector of stampsB. admirer of Greeks C. lives in PhiladelphiaD. lover of Philly hoagies.
5 Monosyllabic: A. kissing disease B. conspicuously brief C. very silly D. not married i.e. single.
6 Chaos: A. very large ChihuahuaB. very large closetC. utter confusion D. hello in Italian.
7 Harmony: A. very wealthyB. opposite of "his money" C. type of radish D. melody
8Metropolitan: A. priest with special status B. subway tunnel C. extremely polite D. endometrial procedure.
9 Mythical: A. methadone addictB. mathematical C. secretive D. imaginary
10 Colossal: A.humongousB. used in colonoscopyC. collateralD. hard nosed.
11 Axiomatically:A. army officerB. worth the moneyC. self-evidentD. gives the evil eye
12 Epiphany:A. beach in DelawareB. revelationC. modern lighthouse D. medical complication.
13 Ecstasy:A. outer space travelerC. cannot stay putC. exoteric D. pregnancy trance
14 Academician: A. macadamia nut w/o skinB. a scholarly person C. apprentice magicianD. aka (also known as).
15 Tragically: A. deplorablyB. shepherd of goatsC. extremely funny D. three-toed marsupial.
16 Orphan:A. organ for synagoguesB. without parents C. dyslectic fan D. Oprahguest.
17 Monarch:A. naval officer in Swiss navyB. Moroccan butterflyC. a kingD. with one arch
18 Hymn: A. opposite of hermB. song of praise or joyC. male from Andalusia D. frog
19 Theology: A.defrocking of a priest B. Tea leaf readingC. study of God D. words from an uncle.
20 Aristocratic:A. high society B. state controlledC. Greek ship-ownerD. philosophical treatise
#3 GREEK WORD POWER:
Greece gave the world 50,158 words. Here are 20 of them compiled byN Apostolakis,
GRADING System: 5-10 GOOD; 11-17: EXCELLENT; 18-20 ARISTA.
1Catalyst: A. list of cats B. hip musician C. initiates reactions D. nemesis of dogs.
2 Lethargy: A. laziness B. study of stones C. being late C. liturgy.
3Prolegomena: A. ex girlfriend B. Buddhist priest C. breakfast cereal D. introduction.
4 Ironic: A. causing anger B. sarcastic C. made of iron D. like the wife of Zeus.
5Anthropocentric: A. of human values B. moving like a crab C. defensive position in soccer D. cannibal.
6Synchronous: A. native of Senegal B. modern dance C. at the same time D. one of the moons of Kronos.
7 Hermetic: A. fast like Hermes B. lady’s purse C. promotes a heresy D. airtight.
8 Labyrinth: A. small laboratory B. city east of Corinth C. maze D. Russian dance.
9Empirical: A. flame resistant B. native of Epirus C. based on experience D. empire-building.
10 Critical: A. crucial B. born in Crete, C. small creature, D. Cal the Cretin.
11 Nostalgia: A. bearing north B. homesickness C. pain in the butt. D. long-nosed.
12 Oxymoron: A. westward B. strong antacid C. antidote for stupidity D. contradictory words.
13Polemic: A. of public opinion B. found in the poles C. waging war D. Polish cucumber.
14 Apathy: A. small ape B. indifference C. path to nowhere D. Brazilian dance.
15 Hagiography: A. biography of saints B. writing in ancient urns C. Scottish pudding D. calligraphy.
16Piracy: A. fireworks B. small stove C. robbery at sea D. mental disorder affecting Pisces.
17Laconic: A. warlike B. lackadaisical C. without nails D. brief and concise.
18 Sarcastic: A. mocking B. fleshy C. ceremonial D. arrogant.
19 Litany: A. Baltic country B. repetitive chant C. literary form D. well-tanned.
20 Ethical: A. low-cal Ethiopian dish B. whimsical C. moral D. peculiar.
#4 GREEK WORD POWER
Greece gave the world 51,708 words. Here are 20 of them!
Compiled by Nikos Apostolakis,
GRADING System: 5-10 GOOD; 11-16: EXCELLENT; 17-20 ARISTA.
1 Peripatetic: A. surgical procedure B. itinerant C. geometric shape D. pitiable
2 Anomaly: A. illegal B. uphill C. irregularity D. without hair
3 Fantasy: A. cooling device B. illusion C. admirer D. Greek fandango,
4 Axiom: A. wood-cutting tool B. postulate C. self evident D. sour candy,
5 Archon: A. leader B. part of a circle C. big testicle D. gold-filled planet
6 Enthrone: A. split in three B. inside one C. overeat D. monarch crowning
7 Apotheosis: A. made of sulfur B. excommunication C. deification D. voluminous
8 Paradigm: A. type of parachute B. example, pattern C. just 9 cents a piece D. Peruvian goat
9 Eidolon: A. worth emulating B. idealistic C. not whole D. religious
10 Monolithic: A. kissing disease B. monstrous literature C. of stone age D. of rigid uniformity
11 Hegemony: A. without harmony B. dominion over others C. filthy rich D. investing against the dollar
12 Ecclesia: A. woman’s name B. church-related claustrophobia C. assembly D. without clemency
13 Dethrone: A. depose B. throwaway C. deter D. biannual
14 Drastic: A. spastic B. drowning C. severe D. dental emergency from chewing year-old mastiha
15 Ostracize: A. exile B. super-size oysters C. seashell D. Austrian dance
16 Anemic: A. windy B. lacking vitality C. opposite of academic D. regurgitate
17 Aphorism: A. Venus B. froth C. not a single time D. excommunication
18 Despot: A. look at the pot B. autocrat C. spot remover D. dual
19 Hubris: A. exaggerated pride. B. Jewish ceremony C. repercussion D. Laotian deity
20 Decade: A. drink with vitamins D, E, and C B. soccer position C. Italian title D. set of ten years
#5 GREEK WORD POWER
Greece gave the world 51,058 words. Here are 20 of them!
Compiled by Nikos Apostolakis,
GRADING System: 5-10 GOOD; 11-16: EXCELLENT; 17-20 ARISTA.
- Prophesize: A. proofread B. pro size C. foretell D. profit size
- Apogee: A. culmination B. apelike C. basement D. from earth soil
- Ecumenical: A. house mend B. worldwide C. thrifty D. Ecuadorian mechanic
- Charismatic: A. charitable B. burned C. of poor character D. charming
- Strategist: A. military officer B. skilled planner C. protagonist in la Strata D. geology specialist
- Delta: A. alluvial deposit B. muscular C. dealer in the Dells D. Dell minicomputer
- Critical: A. found in Crete B. bread made with barley C. crucial D. way too high in calories
- Catholic: A. without B. universal C. cardiologist alcoholic D. where cats hide
- Apostle: A. Appalachian hustle B. post a letter C. no postage required D. messenger
- Icon: A. image B. against oneself C. Apple computer virus D. I con everybody
- Heroes: A. not his woes B. hoagies C. illustrious warriors D. sandwiches
- Monarch: A. sole ruler B. single arch bridge C. one way bridge D. flatfooted
- Emphasis: A. the act of disappearing B. intensity of expression C. Ethiopian dance D. emphysema hem
- Dramatic: A. unit of weight B. from Drama C. with large RAM D. thespian
- Panic: A. satirical B. fear C. small Italian bread D. totally yuckiest
16 Epic: A. heroic B. spice grown in Sumatra C. tiny D. picky
17. Antagonist: A. ant soldier B. instead of corners C. abnormal D. adversary
18 Xenophobia: A. nightmare fear B. fear of foreigners C. dislike of sour bread D. grapevine disease
19. Irenic: A. pacific B. Irish myth C. Persian rug D. renal fluids
20. Panoramic: A. oracle B. around the clock C. aromatic D. giving complete view
#6 GREEK WORDPOWER
Greece gave the world51,058 words.
Here are 20 used inGreek Ethosasdefinedby our fellow word-lover: Nikos Apostolakis
GRADING System: 8-12 GOOD; 13-16: EXCELLENT; 17-20 ARISTA.
1Trauma: A. trilogy of tragedies B. Belgian mushroom C. a theatrical play D. battle wound.
2 Megalomania: A. me but not you B. French culture C. yak’s milk D. grandeur aim
3Dynast: A. strong physically B. twice as nasty C. dyed-in-the-wool D. autocratic ruler
4 Idiosyncrasy: A. same as wine B. idiot democracy C. low IQ D. temperament, character
5Monotheism: A. having only one uncle B. single theme C. alone with uncle D. belief in one god
6 Synagogue: A. water main B. competition C. with legal action D. Jewish congregation
7Syllogism: A. organization, club B. silly philosophy C. defense in soccer D. crafty argument
8Cosmic: A. funny like Cosby B. face night cream C. one of the moons of Cronos D. universal.
9Heretic: A. her epic poem B. closed tightly C. female ethic D. nonconformist
10Paradox: A. 2 doctors B. money dispenser in Greek, ATM C. paragliding steer D. contradictory
11Homologous: A. logarithmic function B. incessant talking C. class of timber D. same value, relative position 12Brachylogy: A. frogs study B. rock geology C. broadcast in low frequency D. condensed expression
13Homognomon: A. Irish fairy B. pointer on a sundial C. low-cal D. of the same opinion.
14Protagonist: A. the first elbow bone B. first-born son C. protein type D. champion
15Barbarian: A. careless barber B. barbwire fence C. unshaven. D. uncivilized
16 Cynical: A. doglike B. beautiful scenery C. with lyrical charm D. mocking
17Politic: A. Polish politeness B. tick infested C. abundant D. shrewdly tactful
18Nomocracy: A. single malt wine B. Brazilian dance C. Nemea wine D. governance by written laws
19Archaic: A. painful from the beginning B. small arch C. Olympic sport D. antiquated
20Paradigmatic: A. money sample B. Gaelic saga C. a class of insects D. exemplary
#7 GREEK WORDPOWER
Greece gave the world 51,058 words.
Here are 20 used inGreek Ethos asdefinedby our fellow word-lover: Nikos Apostolakis
GRADING System: 8-12 GOOD; 13-16: EXCELLENT; 17-20 ARISTA.
1 Epigraphy: A study of inscriptions B desire to scratch C part of the tongue D city in Syria
2 Phalanx: A type of mushroom B phallic symbol-C troops in close array- D full of anxiety
3 Canonical: A heavy artillery B regular C geometric shape D orthodox
4 Hieratic: A priestly B yesterday’s news (French) C bone disease D attic apartment
5 Encaustic: A burning B type of paint C enclosed D Caucasian pilgrim
6 Megaphone: An i-phone competitor B grand larceny C fake- D manual loudspeaker
7 Liturgical: A literary form B litterbug C in accordance with official form D medical specialty
8 Synergistically: A cooperatively B energetically C with gusto D romantically
9 Didactic: A double act B giver C precious stone D intended to teach
10 Panegyric: A Spanish-Greek sandwich B airplane instrument C elaborate praise D ancient ritual
11 Iconostasis: A phase of the moon B Moldavian dish C screen used in church D state of excitement
12 Gymnosophists: A athletic arena B unwise C naked ascetic D slug (snail w/o a shell)
13 Evangelical: A angel like B surgical instrument C getting even D protestant
14 Numismatic: A monetary B native of Nubia C dealing with numbers D mean spirited
15 Aeon: A atomic particle B long period of time(century) C Aztec war cry D car made in India
16 Synoptic: A reformed Jewish temple B Christian sect C sinful D comprehensive
17 Cenotaph: A empty tomb B fearful of strangers C Russian gift box D Australian plant
18 Polytheism: A Polynesian tea B multitalented C worship of many gods D institutional reform
19 Hoplites: A ancient Greek soldier B Olympic event C Brazilian dance D light beer
20 Autochthonous: A self-sacrificing B suicidal C self-correcting D native