Set 9 | Chrono, Poly, Lingua, Bio, Pyro, Derma, Paed | 48 Cards

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Root Word: Chrono

Time (समय)

Chronology

(N.) Arrangement of events in time order (कालक्रम)

Chronic

(Adj.) Lasting for a long time or recurring frequently (दीर्घकालिक)

Chronicle

(N.) A written record of events in time order (इतिहास विवरण)

Synchronous

(Adj.) Occurring at the same time (समकालिक)

Asynchronous

(Adj.) Not occurring at the same time (असमकालिक)

Chronometer

(N.) A highly accurate time-measuring instrument (समयसूचक यंत्र)

Anachronism

(N.) Something belonging to the wrong time period (कालबाह्य वस्तु)

Chronological

(Adj.) Arranged according to time sequence (कालानुक्रमिक)

Synchronize

(V.) To make events occur at the same time (समकालिक करना)

Root Word: Poly

Many (बहुत)

Polyglot

(Adj./N.) Knowing or using many languages (बहुभाषी)

Polygamy

(N.) Having more than one spouse at the same time (बहुविवाह)

Polyandry

(N.) A system where a woman has multiple husbands (बहुपति प्रथा)

Polygyny

(N.) A system where a man has multiple wives (बहुपत्नीत्व)

Polyarchy

(N.) Government by many people (बहुशासन)

Polymorphic

(Adj.) Having many forms (बहुरूपी)

Polydemic

(Adj.) Affecting many people (बहुजन प्रभावित)

Polyphagia

(N.) Excessive eating (अत्यधिक भोजन)

Polytheism

(N.) Belief in many gods (बहुदेववाद)

Root Word: Lingua

Tongue or language (जीभ या भाषा)

Linguist

(N.) An expert in languages (भाषाविद्)

Bilingual

(Adj.) Able to speak two languages fluently (द्विभाषी)

Lingua Franca

(N.) A common language used by people with different native languages (सांझी भाषा)

Root Word: Bio

Life (जीवन)

Biopsy

(N.) Examination of body tissue to diagnose disease (जैव परीक्षण)

Biology

(N.) Study of living organisms (जीव विज्ञान)

Biodegradable

(Adj.) Capable of being broken down by living organisms (जैव निम्नीकरणीय)

Biochemistry

(N.) Study of chemical processes in living organisms (जैव रसायन)

Biotechnology

(N.) Use of biological processes for industrial purposes (जैव प्रौद्योगिकी)

Root Word: Pyro

Fire (आग)

Pyre

(N.) A pile of material used for burning a dead body (चिता)

Pyrotechnics

(N.) Art of producing fireworks displays (आतिशबाजी कला)

Pyromania

(N.) An uncontrollable desire to set fires (आग लगाने की ललक)

Pyrophobia

(N.) An abnormal fear of fire (आग का डर)

Pyrography

(N.) Art of creating designs by burning wood (लकड़ी पर जलाकर डिजाइन बनाना)

Pyrometer

(N.) An instrument used to measure high temperatures (उच्च तापमापी)

Pyrogenic

(Adj.) Causing fever (ज्वर पैदा करने वाला)

Pyrosis

(N.) Heartburn; burning sensation in the chest (कलेजे की जलन)

Root Word: Derma

Skin (त्वचा)

Taxidermy

(N.) The art of preserving animal skins by stuffing and mounting (पशु-पक्षियों की त्वचा संरक्षित करने की कला)

Dermatology

(N.) The study and treatment of skin diseases (त्वचा विज्ञान)

Epidermis

(N.) The outer layer of skin (बाह्य त्वचा)

Root Word: Paed

Child (बच्चा)

Paediatrics

(N.) The branch of medicine dealing with children’s health (बाल रोग विज्ञान)

Pedagogue

(N.) A teacher, especially a strict one (शिक्षक)

Pedagogy

(N.) The method and practice of teaching (शिक्षाशास्त्र)

Pedophilia

(N.) Sexual attraction towards children (बाल यौन दुराचार)

Round complete!