1. Greek Lesson 1
Vocabulary
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1. Anthropology (noun) – the science of human beings, the study of human beings in relation to distribution, origin, and relationships.
Example sentence: Anthropology dwells into the social structures of civilizations by studying bones and artifacts.

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2. Philanthropy (noun) – an active effort to promote human welfare and good will.
Example sentence: The organization’s department of philanthropy distributed gifts and money to charities.

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3. Misanthrope (noun) – one who hates or distrusts mankind
Other people are quite dreadful. The only possible society is oneself. - Oscar Wilde
Example sentence: Many recluses who live alone are considered misanthropes.
He was an Irish writer and poet who actually gave a lecture in Lawrence Kansas in 1882.

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4. Bibliography (noun) – the history, identification, or description of writing
Example sentence: Many teachers request a bibliography to check the writer’s sources.
The Modern Language Association publishes the MLA Style Manual which is an academic style guide that provides guidelines for writing and documenting sources.

6. Lesson 1: vocabulary 5. Euphony (noun) – pleasing or sweet sound
Example sentence: The symphony played a harmonious succession which created a euphony to my ears.

7. Lesson 1: vocabulary 6. Cacophony (noun) – harsh or discordant sound
Example sentence: The poorly tuned instrument made a cacophony like I have never heard before.

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7. Megaphone (noun) – a cone-shaped device used to intensify or direct the voice
Example sentence: Cheerleaders use a megaphone to incite the crowds to cheer.

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8. Microscopic (adjective) – very small, precise, fine
Example sentence: Microscopic objects cannot be seen without the use of a microphone.

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9. Macroscopic (adjective) – large enough to be observed by the human eye
Example sentence: My science project contained macroscopic units, so I did not need a microscope.

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10. Megalomaniac (noun/adjective) – a person who exhibits grandiose performances of a mania.
Example sentence: The patient demonstrated megalomaniac effects when he locked himself in a closet.
Breaking Bad, Heizenberg

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11. Telescope (noun) – any of various tubular magnifying optical instruments
Example sentence: The spy used a telescope to observe the enemy in another building.

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12. Aphonic (adjective) – Without a voice, speech, or sound
Example sentence: My cold made me sing with an aphonic or scratchy voice.