Greek Root Phil Quiz

What does the Greek root 'phil' mean?

• hate or dislike

• love or fondness

• fear or aversion

• indifference or apathy

Which word is derived from the Greek root 'phil' and means 'love of wisdom'?

• philosophy

• philter

• philanthropy

• phobia

What is the meaning of the word 'philanthropy'?

• Act of hoarding money and resources for personal gain.

• Act of ignoring the needs of others and focusing only on oneself.

• Act of causing harm or distress to others.

• Act of donating money, resources, or time to help others or promote the welfare of others.

Which word is derived from the Greek root 'phil' and means 'lover of books'?

• bibliophile

• philanthropist

• philharmonic

• philosopher

What does the Greek root 'phil' mean in the word 'philharmonic'?

• music

• orchestra

• love or friendship

• concert

Which word is derived from the Greek root 'phil' and means 'lover of nature'?

• philosophy

• philology

• philharmonic

• philanthropy

What is the meaning of the word 'philosopher'?

• A person who investigates crimes and solves mysteries.

• A person who specializes in the study of ancient civilizations.

• A person who seeks to understand and explain the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence through rational inquiry and critical thinking.

• A person who studies the behavior of animals.

Which word is derived from the Greek root 'phil' and means 'lover of music'?

• philosophy

• philanthropy

• philharmonic

• philter

What does the Greek root 'phil' mean in the word 'philology'?

• history or tradition

• love or fondness

• language or speech

• knowledge or study

Which word is derived from the Greek root 'phil' and means 'lover of animals'?

• philosopher

• philanthropist

• philharmonic

• zoophile