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📖 Session 1 – People

🌱 Root Words

Knowing the roots helps you decode and remember vocabulary.

EGO
Latin
I, self
ALTER
Latin
other
INTRO
Latin
within, inside
EXTRA
Latin
outside, beyond
AMBI
Latin
both
MISEIN
Greek
to hate
GYNE
Greek
woman
GAMOS
Greek
marriage
ASKETES
Greek
monk, hermit who practises discipline

📣 Vocabulary Words

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1
egoist noun
EE'-gō-ist

A person who is self-centered and thinks mainly of their own interests.

🔤 From Latin EGO (I, self)

2
egotist noun
EE'-gō-tist

A person who boasts and talks excessively about their own accomplishments.

🔤 From Latin EGO (I, self)

3
altruist noun
AL'-tr∞-ist

A person who is genuinely interested in the welfare and well-being of others.

🔤 From Latin ALTER (other)

4
introvert noun
IN'-trə-vurt'

A person who turns thoughts inward; shy and introspective.

🔤 From Latin INTRO (within) + vertere (to turn)

5
extrovert noun
EKS'-trə-vurt'

A person who turns thoughts outward; sociable and outgoing.

🔤 From Latin EXTRA (outside) + vertere (to turn)

6
ambivert noun
AM'-bə-vurt'

A person who has qualities of both introvert and extrovert.

🔤 From Latin AMBI (both) + vertere (to turn)

7
misanthrope noun
MIS'-ən-thrōp'

A person who hates or distrusts all people.

🔤 From Greek MISEIN (to hate) + anthropos (human being)

8
misogynist noun
mə-SOJ'-ə-nist

A person who hates or strongly dislikes women.

🔤 From Greek MISEIN (to hate) + GYNE (woman)

9
misogamist noun
mə-SOG'-ə-mist

A person who hates or strongly dislikes marriage.

🔤 From Greek MISEIN (to hate) + GAMOS (marriage)

10
ascetic noun/adj
ə-SET'-ik

A person who avoids physical pleasures and comforts; practicing severe self-discipline.

🔤 From Greek ASKETES (monk, hermit)

🔗 Matching Exercise

Click a word on the left, then click its matching definition on the right.

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Words

egoist
egotist
altruist
introvert
extrovert
ambivert
misanthrope
misogynist
misogamist
ascetic

Definitions

hates women
has characteristics of both introvert and extrovert
hates marriage
is self-centered
hates people
does not pursue pleasures of the flesh
turns thoughts outward
turns thoughts inward
talks about accomplishments
is interested in the welfare of others

❓ Yes or No?

Select your answer for each question, then click Submit All.

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1. Is an egoist self-centered?
2. Does an egotist talk excessively about their accomplishments?
3. Is an altruist interested in the welfare of others?
4. Does an introvert turn thoughts inward?
5. Does an extrovert prefer to be alone most of the time?
6. Does an ambivert have only introvert qualities?
7. Does a misanthrope hate people?
8. Does a misogynist hate marriage?
9. Does a misogamist hate women?
10. Does an ascetic avoid pleasures of the flesh?

🔍 True or False?

Select your answer for each question, then click Submit All.

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1. An egoist and an egotist are the same thing.
2. An altruist is more concerned with others' welfare than their own.
3. An introvert and an extrovert share the same social orientation.
4. An ambivert can sometimes be outgoing and sometimes withdrawn.
5. A misanthrope dislikes all people equally.
6. A misogynist hates marriage.
7. An ascetic might live as a monk in a monastery.
8. A misogamist would eagerly look forward to getting married.

✏️ Fill in the Blank

Type the correct vocabulary word. The first letter is given as a hint.

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1. Someone who boasts about their achievements is an _____.
Hint: starts with E
2. Someone devoted to others' well-being is an _____.
Hint: starts with A
3. Someone who hates people is a _____.
Hint: starts with M
4. A person who has both introvert and extrovert traits is an _____.
Hint: starts with A
5. A person who avoids all physical pleasures is an _____.
Hint: starts with A
6. A person who hates women is a _____.
Hint: starts with M
7. A person who hates marriage is a _____.
Hint: starts with M
8. A shy, inward-turning person is an _____.
Hint: starts with I
9. A sociable, outward-turning person is an _____.
Hint: starts with E
10. A completely self-centered person is an _____.
Hint: starts with E

✏️ Complete the Sentence

Type the vocabulary word that best completes each sentence.

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1. He spends all day talking about himself — a true _____.
2. She donated her entire salary to charity; she is a real _____.
3. He avoids parties and prefers reading alone; he is a classic _____.
4. She loves socializing and is energized by crowds; she is an _____.
5. He can work well alone or in a team; he is an _____.
6. The old hermit lived in a cave and ate very little; he was an _____.
7. He thinks only of himself and his own benefit; he is an _____.
8. She refused to date or marry anyone; she was a confirmed _____.
9. He distrusts and avoids all people; he is a _____.
10. He has always looked down on and mistreated women; he is a _____.

🏆 Final Test

Choose the best answer. Answers lock after selection.

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Q1

One who is completely self-centered:

Q2

One who brags constantly about what they have done:

Q3

One who is devoted to the well-being of others:

Q4

A shy, withdrawn, inward-turning person:

Q5

A sociable, outgoing, outward-turning person:

Q6

One with qualities of both introvert and extrovert:

Q7

One who hates or distrusts all people:

Q8

One who hates or dislikes women:

Q9

One who hates or opposes marriage:

Q10

One who practises extreme self-discipline and avoids physical pleasures:

Q11

The root EGO means:

Q12

The root ALTER means:

Q13

The Greek root MISEIN means:

Q14

GAMOS is the Greek root for:

Q15

GYNE is the Greek root for:

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