A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning

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female disorders

misogynist-person who hates women

Anthropos Mankind

Anthropology-the study of the development of

the human race philanthropist-one who loves

mankind

and shows such love by making substantial

financial

contributions to charitable organizations (or)by

donating time and energy to helping those in need

Gamos Marriage

Monogamy-only one marriage

bigamy,polygamy

Derma Skin

Hypodermic-needla penetrates under the skin

dermatitis-general name for any skin

inflammation,irritation, or infection

Oculus Eye

Ocular-refer to the eye

binoculars-field glasses that increse the range of

two eyes

Orthos Straight(or)correct

Orthopaedist-straightens children

orthodontics-the straightening of teeth

Cardia Heart

Cardiologist-science regarding heart

cardiac-condition refers to some malfunctioning

of the heartbeat

Neuron Nerve

Neuralgia-is acute pain along the nerves and their

branches

neuritis-inflammation of the nerves

Psyche Spirit,soul(or)mind

Psychologist-is one who studies the mind

psychosomatic-theory of medicine

Peri Around,surrounding Periodontist-is a gum specialist

Endo Inner,within

Endodontist-specializes in work on the pulp of

the tooth and in root-canal therapy

Metron Measurement

Optometrist-measures vision

thermometer-an instrument to measure heat

Osteon Bone

Osteopath-disease is caused by pressure of the

bones on blood vessels and nerves

Cheir Hand Chiropractors-heal with their hands

Pous,podos Foot

Octopus-the eight armed sea creature

podium-speaker’s platform

Graphein To write

Graphologist-analyses handwriting

calligrapher-is called upon to design and write

announcements,place cardsetc., as a touch of

elagance

Geras Oldage

Geriatrician-specializes in the medical care of the

elderly

Senex Old Senile-showing signs of the physical and/or
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