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7th Grade Vocabulary

Unit 3

+Miso-

A Greek prefix meaning hatred

MisogynistA noun, refers to one who hates or distrusts women

MisoneismHatred or intolerance of change

MisogamistHates marriage

+Ortho-

Greek prefix meaning straight, upright, and vertical

OrthodontistA dentist who straightens teeth

OrthogradeAn adjective, means walking with body upright or vertical

OrthoticsSupports or braces to straighten weak joints or muscles

+Caco-

Something bad or vile

CacographyBad handwriting or spelling

CacophonyDisagreeable or discordant sound

Eu- Good

EuphonyPleasant or harmonious sound

EuphoriaA feeling of well being

+Mania

Passion or madness

MegalomaniaA mental disorder characterized by delusions of greatness and power

BibliomaniaAn excessive desire to possess or acquire books

+Megalo-

Greek prefix meaning large or great

MegalopolisA very large city

MegalocardiaRefers to an enlarged heart