UCPS 6th Grade Roots List #10

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  1. psychology
    the science of mental life
    Their field, not surprisingly, centres around the social sciences, with specialisations in areas such as psychology and criminology. BBC (Dec 11, 2016)
    from the Greek root meaning "soul"
  2. psyche
    that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings
    “We are all seeking ways to heal ourselves and our psyches, understand ourselves in the world.” New York Times (Dec 10, 2016)
    from the Greek root meaning "soul"
  3. cryptic
    having a secret or hidden meaning
    It’s a well-made, deftly acted period drama, but one built on an irksome plotting philosophy: Why be direct when you can be cryptic? New York Times (Nov 13, 2016)
    from the Greek word meaning "hidden"
  4. crypt
    a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber
    His body was brought back to the Philippines in 1993 and has been stored in a crypt in his hometown, Batac. New York Times (Nov 18, 2016)
    from the Greek word meaning "hidden"
  5. cardiologist
    a specialist in the structure and function of the heart
    Cardiologists have long known that a wide variety of circumstances can initiate heart attacks in people with cardiac disease. New York Times (Oct 19, 2016)
    from the Greek word meaning "heart"
  6. cardiovascular
    of or pertaining to or involving the heart and blood vessels
    Taking cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins can help prevent cardiovascular disease. Washington Post (Nov 14, 2016)
    from the Greek word meaning "heart"
  7. bibliophile
    someone who loves and usually collects books
    Perfect for bibliophiles, her prints include colorful, hand-lettered book spines centered on one particular subject matter. Washington Post (Jul 19, 2016)
    from the French root meaning "love"
  8. anglophile
    an admirer of England and English things
    A perfect streaming service for the Anglophile in your life, Acorn features TV shows from Britain, Australia and other Commonwealth nations. New York Times (Nov 24, 2016)
    from the French root meaning "love"
  9. pathos
    a quality that arouses emotions, especially pity or sorrow
    To add hilarity to pathos, he describes how his colonel wrote to him with: “I cannot tell you how pleased I am you are alive.” The Guardian (Nov 28, 2016)
    from the Greek root meaning "suffering"
  10. pathogen
    any disease-producing agent
    They eat and clear harmful or threatening pathogens - in this instance, beta amyloid. BBC (Dec 7, 2016)
    from the Greek root meaning "suffering"
  11. fidelity
    the quality of being faithful
    It is a beautiful achievement to reproduce a Latin thought in a modern language with the maximum fidelity of meaning and expression—for the translator. Mach, Ernst
    from the Middle French word meaning "faith"
  12. sanctity
    the quality of being holy
    They are supposed to lead a life of great sanctity, and are in consequence much looked up to by the people. Hume-Griffith, A.
    from the Latin word meaning "holiness"
  13. sanctuary
    a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
    The creek was incredibly beautiful and wild; a hidden sanctuary, only twenty minutes away from his own backyard. Hoot
    from the Latin word meaning "holiness"
  14. sophisticated
    having worldly knowledge and refinement
    They will be among the world’s most sophisticated aircraft, with features such as aerial refueling and defensive capabilities. Seattle Times (Dec 6, 2016)
    from the root meaning "cultured"
  15. euphoria
    a feeling of great elation
    The crowd erupted in unbridled euphoria with high fives all round. The Guardian (Nov 9, 2016)
    from the word-forming element meaning "good"
  16. verity
    an enduring or necessary ethical or aesthetic truth
    But she affirms it all as a verity. Clark, John A.
    from the Old French word meaning "truth"
  17. verification
    additional proof that something that was believed is correct
    They will be examined for historical verification purposes. Washington Times (Dec 11, 2016)
    from the Old French word meaning "truth"
Created on Mon Dec 12 15:04:59 EST 2016 (updated Mon Dec 19 12:21:14 EST 2016)

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